Retinopathy
Alternative names:
retinopathy of prematurity; retrolental fibroplasia; ROP
Treatment:
Treatment may include: - cryotherapy (freezing portions of the eye--sections of the retina)
- laser therapy (thermal destruction to sections of the retina)
- surgery to reattach the retina
Expectations (prognosis):
The majority of infants with mild ROP can be expected recover completely. Severe ROP may lead to marked visual abnormalities or blindness.
Complications:
Calling your health care provider:
This condition is discovered in the hospital setting during evaluation of the premature infant. If your child has had ROP and is now having increased visual difficulties, contact your health care provider.
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