Abstract
Retinopathy of prematurity is a common disorder among extremely low-birthweight preterm infants and may cause total vision loss in as many as 2% to 4% of those weighing less than 2 pounds at birth. Regular examinations begun in the neonatal intensive care unit permit early detection and treatment of progressive ROP and allow a reduction in visual impairment. Infants whose ROP has regressed should continue to receive regular ophthalmologic follow-up for the detection and treatment of myopia and strabismus and, if they have cicatricial sequelae, late retinal detachments as teens or adults. Early intervention and special education programs are important for the children whose vision loss is significant.
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