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What is Retinopathy of prematurity?

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is abnormal blood vessel development in the retina of the eye in a premature infant.

Alternative Names:

Retrolental fibroplasia; ROP

What are the causes, incidence and risk factors associated with Retinopathy of prematurity?
What are the symptoms associated with Retinopathy of prematurity?
What are the treatment options for Retinopathy of prematurity?

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Bilateral Retinal Detachment - Eye Care Community

- Oct 21, 2008
My nephew who is 5 months old has been detected with Bilateral Retinal Detachment. He was a...

Retinopathy of Prematurity Stage 5 - Maternal & Child Community

- Jul 30, 2007
I have a cousin in Bangladesh she was born 30-weeks premature on Feb 26, 2007. Her due date...

mixing medications - Depression Community

- Nov 19, 2007
I'm currently on Adderall XR 10mg (sometimes twice a day)and Lexapro 10mg. I recently tried...

Depression & Anxiety? I was on Lex~~ - Depression Community

- Mar 30, 2007
I was on Lexapro- just 5mg for about a year & a half. I gained weight & felt it was no lon...

Dog Behavioral Issues - Dogs Community

- Oct 03, 2008
My moms dog (a 3 yr old spoiled chihuahua) cries every time we put her up and she is very ...

Cinnamon - Diabetes - Adult Type II Community

- Jun 05, 2007
My mom is diabetic with cardiac disease. Has anyone tried cinnamon capsules to help with BS...

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- Apr 05, 2009
I am going to post this on several sites because I have no idea where I belong. I have bee...

Myopia in young children - Eye Care Community

- Dec 08, 2008
My Daughter is 14 months old and now diagnosed with myopia of -10 D in one eye and -11 D in...

Myopia - Eye Care Community

- May 24, 2008
My 2 month son was diagnosed with severe myopia -10 D in both eyes. No significant family h...

Thinned optical nerve - Eye Care Community

- Sep 12, 2008
Hello Sir, One of my relative gave birth to a girl child, 3 years ago. It was a prematur...
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