The role of ultrasound in the management of retinopathy of prematurity.

The authors reviewed the ultrasonic appearance of 54 eyes (27 patients) with advanced retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and compared the various retinal configurations with the findings at surgery. They found that ultrasound is a sensitive indicator of retinal configuration (type and degree of retinal detachment [RD]), as well as showing the existence of subretinal or choroidal hemorrhage often present in these severely affected eyes. Ultrasound is a useful modality to evaluate, document, and follow the progression of RD in ROP.