Screening and Treatment in Retinopathy of Prematurity.

ABSTRACT:

Background

More than 11 000 children are examined for possible retinopathy of prematurity in Germany each year, and 2-5% of them are treated for it. Even though screening and treatment programs are in place, the affected children can still suffer visual impairment.

Methods

In this article, we summarize the pathogenesis, screening, and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity on the basis of a selective review of pertinent literature, retrieved by a PubMed search. The article centers on publications from 2011 to 2015 on the new option of treatment with VEGF inhibitors and discusses it in comparison to laser therapy.

Results

All premature neonates with a low gestational age at birth, low birth weight, or prolonged exposure to supplemental oxygen must undergo screening by

SUBMITTER: Stahl A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4647313 | biostudies-literature | 2015 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature