Abstract
The majority of cases of ROP regress spontaneously, but better treatment methods are needed to prevent retinal detachment and other effects of ROP such as myopia. In the future, molecular mechanisms may be exploited to treat ROP.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
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Review
MeSH terms
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Retinopathy of Prematurity* / complications
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Retinopathy of Prematurity* / diagnosis
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Retinopathy of Prematurity* / epidemiology
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Retinopathy of Prematurity* / surgery
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Risk Factors