Ophthalmological outcome of 6.5 years children treated for retinopathy of prematurity: a Swedish register study
Conclusion
The results of the present study revealed a high number of eye problems in children treated for ROP, emphasising the need for long-term follow-up. Retreatment of ROP was a risk factor for VI, and emphasises the importance of an accurate first treatment for the long-term ophthalmological outcome.
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Larsson, E., Hellström, A., Tornqvist, K., Wallin, A., Sunnqvist, B., Sandgren Hochhard, K., Lundgren, P., Al-Hawasi, A., Teär Fahnehjelm, K., Gränse, L., Holmstrom, G. Tags: Open access Paediatric ophthalmology Source Type: research
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