Long-term functional results following vitrectomy for advanced retinopathy of prematurity

Conclusions Surgery for stage 4A ROP has better visual success. Acceptable vision for stage 4B and poor for stage 5 ROP, despite retinal reattachment, is thought to be secondary to irreversible injury to either the retina or visual nervous pathways, or both.
Source: British Journal of Ophthalmology - Category: Opthalmology Authors: Tags: Paediatrics, Ophthalmologic surgical procedures, Retina Original articles - Clinical science Source Type: research