New insights in diagnosis and treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity

International Ophthalmology
Linda A Cernichiaro-EspinosaMaria Ana Martinez-Castellanos

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to review current perspectives on diagnosis and treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP). We performed a systematic review of how much has been produced in research published online and on print regarding ROP in different settings around the world. Early Treatment for ROP (ETROP) classification is the currently accepted classification of ROP. Fluorescein angiography and spectral domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) may eventually lead to changes in the definition of ROP, and as a consequence, they will serve as a guide for treatment. Intravitreal anti-VEGF therapy has proven to be more effective in terms of lowering recurrence, allowing growth of the peripheral retina, and diminishing the incidence of retinal detachment when proliferative ROP is diagnosed. Whether anti-VEGF plus laser are better than any of these therapies separately remains a subject of discussion. Telemedicine is evolving everyday to allow access to remote areas that do not count with a retina specialist for treatment. A management algorithm is proposed according to our reference center experience. ROP is an evolving subject, with a vulnerable population of study that, once treated with good results, leads to a reduc...Continue Reading

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Apr 5, 2014·Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus·Andree Henaine-BerraMaria Ana Martinez-Castellanos
Sep 1, 2014·Journal of AAPOS : the Official Publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus·Linda A Cernichiaro-EspinosaMaria A Martinez-Castellanos
May 26, 2015·American Journal of Ophthalmology·Andreas GschließerUrsula Schmidt-Erfurth

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Jan 30, 2018·Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology·Kimberly D TranAudina M Berrocal
Aug 29, 2020·Translational Vision Science & Technology·Domenico LeporeUNKNOWN FA Team of the Italian ROP Study Group
Dec 10, 2020·Journal of Perinatology : Official Journal of the California Perinatal Association·Monika KaushalAyush Kaushal

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