Retinopathy of prematurity

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Retinopathy of prematurity

Subtle retinal changes of ROP are visible only by ophthalmoscopic examination and cannot be seen by the parents. All premature infants are screened and followed routinely. Results of severe ROP may produce some of the following signs:

• white pupils (leukocoria)
• abnormal eye movements (nystagmus)
• crossed eyes (strabismus)
• severe nearsightedness (myopia)

Retinopathy of prematurity can be diagnosed during examination by an ophthalmologist. Since there are few signs that ROP is developing, it is specially important to screen babies less than 32 weeks gestation.

Examination is painless, requiring eye drops and then examination. Follow-up examinations are conducted in approximately 2 week intervals. Special tests are usually not required.

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