Current Treatments in Premature Retinopathy

Dr. Muzaffer Şahin

Ankara Bilkent City Hospital, Department of Ophthalmology, Ankara, Türkiye

ABSTRACT

Diagnostic and therapeutic methodologies in the management of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) have progressed throughout time. This chapter discusses the progression of our approaches and administration of ROP.

Keywords: Retinopathy of prematurity; Vitrectomy; Laser therapy; Ranibizumab

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