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South Med J
; 84(4): 475-8, 1991 Apr.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-2014431
ABSTRACT
The risk of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is higher in infants with a birth weight less than 1501 g (3 lb 5 oz). Identification programs coupled with refined treatment procedures can reduce visual impairment in infants with ROP. Physicians providing in-hospital care to these infants should ensure that ophthalmologic referral has been established before hospital discharge. Physicians examining these infants for their 6-week checkups are also vital safeguards in the ROP screening and referral process.