As more & more preterm babies are surviving,newer problems are coming up.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) continues to be a significant complication in preterm neonates despite advances in neonatal care. Very low birth weight and extremely low birth weight infants continue to suffer from the sequelae of premature birth, including ROP. Controversy and uncertainty surround prevention of ROP.
Possible preventive strategies include -
1)the use or restriction of oxygen therapy;
2)steroid therapy;
3)changes in blood transfusion protocols;
4)reduced exposure of the retina to light.
In this condition,new blood vessels are formed & can cause bleeding inside eye & tractional retinal detachment.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) may regress completely or leave sequelae ranging from mild myopia to bilateral total blindness.Premature babies with ROP have higher rates of myopia and strabismus than those without ROP. Long-term follow-up of these babies is important for early detection and treatment of these ocular problems. TIMELY RECOGNITION AND TREATMENT OF retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is the cornerstone to improving chances for preserving vision in premature infants
Neonatologists, ophthalmologists, and their patients will have to work in coordination to detect ROP babies & treat them.
Dr Sachin retina specialist
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