Level, timing, and duration of thrombocytopenia as a risk factor for the development of severe ROP in the Postnatal Growth and ROP (G-ROP) Study

Abstract

Identification of modifiable risk factors for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) may lead to preventive or therapeutic targets. Beyond hemostasis, platelets store, transport, and deliver VEGF and IGF-1, which are both involved in ROP pathogenesis.