Kelly A Hutcheson1. 1. Department of Ophthalmology, Childrens National Medical Center, Washington, DC 20010, USA.
Abstract
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review highlights recent advances in basic science and clinical research on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). RECENT FINDINGS: The modern concept of ROP pathophysiology is discussed, as are studies investigating anti-angiogenic agents for treatment. Results of the largest clinical trials are summarized. Current screening criteria, potential modifications to them, and telephotoscreening are discussed. SUMMARY: ROP is a challenging and involving area of pediatric ophthalmology.
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: This review highlights recent advances in basic science and clinical research on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). RECENT FINDINGS: The modern concept of ROP pathophysiology is discussed, as are studies investigating anti-angiogenic agents for treatment. Results of the largest clinical trials are summarized. Current screening criteria, potential modifications to them, and telephotoscreening are discussed. SUMMARY: ROP is a challenging and involving area of pediatric ophthalmology.
Authors: Raul Velez-Montoya; Carmen Clapp; Jose Carlos Rivera; Gerardo Garcia-Aguirre; Virgilio Morales-Cantón; Jans Fromow-Guerra; Jose Luis Guerrero-Naranjo; Hugo Quiroz-Mercado Journal: Clin Ophthalmol Date: 2010-09-07