Prognostic value of dynamic follow-up of oldest children in the regression phase of ROP

Abstract

In this article, we analyzed publications about on late complications of cicatricle retinopathy of prematurity, as well as on possible diagnostic and therapeutic measures for preserving visual functions. Materials were taken from published articles in accessible periodicals and literature, as well as using the resources of PubMed, Medscape. Experts agree on the need for lifelong ophthalmologic monitoring of patients born prematurely. The frequency of an ametropia, a myopia, an astigmatism, a strabismus, an amblyopia, vitreoretinal changes is high in this category of patients.

Keywords

• prematurity
• RN - retinopathy of prematurity
• detachment of the retina