Retinopathy of prematurity - A world update

Brian A Darlow; Clare Gilbert

doi:10.1053/j.semperi.2019.05.001

Retinopathy of prematurity - A world update

Semin Perinatol. 2019 Oct;43(6):315-316. doi: 10.1053/j.semperi.2019.05.001. Epub 2019 May 10.

Authors

Brian A Darlow¹, Clare Gilbert²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Paediatrics, University of Otago, PO Box 4345, Christchurch, 8140, New Zealand. Electronic address: brian.darlow@otago.ac.nz.
² Department of Clinical Research, London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, United Kingdom.

PMID: 31151777
DOI: 10.1053/j.semperi.2019.05.001

Abstract

This issue of Seminars in Perinatology reviews recent advances in ROP epidemiology, prevention, treatment and outcome. Chapters will have relevance for obstetricians, neonatologists, ophthalmologists and nurses practising in both high and middle-income countries where ROP is prevalent, and in many countries in Africa where ROP is an emerging problem.

Keywords: Neonatal intensive care; Paediatric ophthalmology; Retinopathy of prematurity; Very preterm infants.

Publication types

Introductory Journal Article

MeSH terms

Global Health
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Premature
Retinopathy of Prematurity* / diagnosis
Retinopathy of Prematurity* / etiology
Retinopathy of Prematurity* / physiopathology
Retinopathy of Prematurity* / therapy