Retinopathy of prematurity--screening and management.
J Indian Med Assoc
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2003 Oct; 101(10): 593-6
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-95650
ABSTRACT
Retinopathy of prematurty (ROP) is a relentless disease of the retina in premature children that in advanced cases leads to blindness. A good screening programme ensures early detection and timely intervention. Surgical results in advanced stages of ROP are very poor. Creating awareness, training of specialists end development of viable ROP centres is an urgent need. New research insights have shown promise to prevent, detect and treat ROP.
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IMSEAR (South-East Asia)
Main subject:
Retinopathy of Prematurity
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Humans
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Infant, Newborn
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Mass Screening
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India
Type of study:
Diagnostic study
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Screening study
Country/Region as subject:
Asia
Language:
English
Journal:
J Indian Med Assoc
Year:
2003
Type:
Article
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