The earliest case of retinopathy of prematurity?

Eye (Lond). 2004 Mar;18(3):314-5. doi: 10.1038/sj.eye.6700622.

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a well-recognized condition in premature babies born today and in the recent past. One would not normally expect to come across evidence of its existence among older patients. We present a case of apparent regressed ROP in a lady born in May 1939, prior to the documented reports of the first cases.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Historical Article

MeSH terms

  • Age Factors
  • Female
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • History, 20th Century
  • Humans
  • Infant, Newborn
  • Middle Aged
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / diagnosis*
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity / history