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Recent modalities in diagnosis and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Ophthalmology

Advisors

Abdel-Rahman, Ahmad M., Rezq, Karim A., Yousuf, Maha M.

Authors

Rashad, Maha Magdi

Accessioned

2017-07-12 06:42:48

Available

2017-07-12 06:42:48

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of vascularization that affects premature infants. The pathogenesis of the ROP is dividing into 2 phases. Risk factors includes, hyperoxia, low birth weight, hypercabnia, light, blood transfusion and race. ROP is classified 5 stages. Complications of ROP includes: myopia, retinal detachment, glucoma and cataract. Treatment of ROP includes; cryotherapy, laser therapy, anti VEGF, gene therapy. Surgical treatment of ROP includes the following sclera buckle and vitrectomy. Rehabilitation of ROP through low vision aids and social rehabilitation.

Issued

1 Jan 2010

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/38410

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

28 Jan 2023