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Updated: Jun 21 2015

Retinopathy of Prematurity

Snap Shot
  • A 3 lb 6 oz neonate who received 40 days of supplemental oxygen is evaluated for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Examination of the infants eyes shows a thickened, demarcated line and formation of an intraretinal ridge bilaterally.
Introduction
  • ROP is a vasoproliferative retinopathy seen primarily in premature infants exposed to high oxygen concentrations for a prolonged period of time
Presentation
  •  Physical exam
    • thickened, demarcated line of an intraretinal ridge bilaterally
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