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Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disease that can occur in premature babies, characterised by the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the retina, which may lead to blindness. In its early stages, retinopathy of prematurity has no visible signs or symptoms. Therefore, it is crucial to have your baby's eyes examined by an ophthalmologist.
How is it treated?
The most effective proven treatments for Retinopathy of prematurity are laser therapy and cryotherapy. Both treatments aim to limit or slow down the abnormal growth of blood vessels in the peripheral retina. Laser therapy and cryotherapy are performed only on infants with advanced stages of retinopathy of prematurity. Other treatment alternatives include scleral buckle surgery and vitrectomy
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