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Retinopathy of prematurity : Study of risk factors and early management

Thesis

Last updated: 06 Feb 2023

Subjects

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Tags

Pediatrics

Advisors

Abdel-Lattif, Dalya A. , Authman, Eihab S. , Ahmad, Khalil A.

Authors

Meshref, Authman Rezq Abdel-Magid

Accessioned

2017-04-26 12:34:21

Available

2017-04-26 12:34:21

type

M.Sc. Thesis

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal vascular development in preterm infants. Itis a major cause of childhood blindness worldwide. Timely and accurate screening is the mostimportant first step in management, as earlier treatment results in improved visual prognosis.Screening guidelines should be implemented in all neonatal intensive care units. Thus, weshould emphasize the role of neonatologists in implementing retinal examination in all high riskneonates through cooperation with specialized ophthalmologists. Introduction of wide-fieldretinal digital imaging allows easy fundus screening and follow up.

Issued

1 Jan 2009

DOI

http://dx.doi.org/10.21473/iknito-space/33097

Details

Type

Thesis

Created At

31 Jan 2023