This document discusses retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a disease affecting the retinal vasculature in preterm infants. It defines ROP, lists its risk factors such as prematurity and oxygen exposure. The document describes the normal development of the retinal vasculature and the international classification system for ROP based on location and severity. It outlines screening guidelines and treatment approaches for ROP, including laser therapy and anti-VEGF injections, aiming to prevent blindness.
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1. 罪近近鍾戟
Retinopathy of prematurity
ASST. PROF. DO SEIHA
KHMER SOVIET FRIENDSHIP HOSPITAL
DEPARTMENT OF OPHTHALMOLOGY
2. Summary of Dr Do Seiha Lectures
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retina Vascular Occlusive Disease ( Vein and Retina
Occlusion)
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Optic Nerve Diseases
Retinopathy of Prematurity
3. Learning Objectives& Contents
Background & Rationale
Definition
Risk Factors
Retina vascularization development
International Classification by sites and stages
Prevention of blindness from ROP
ROP Screening
Treatment
5. 罪近近鍾戟
Retinopathy of prematurity- Background History
Frequently leads to no light perception,
Narrow window of opportunity for treatment
First epidemic in 1950s increased survival of premature babies +
oxygen
Second epidemic better survival of very premature babies
Now exceptionally good neonatal care, with treatment and
screening programmes
10-15% of blindness in industrialised countries;
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Retinopathy of prematurity
Disease of the retinal vasculature in pre-term babies
Exact pathogenesis is unknown, likely due to increased production of
VEGF which triggers abnormal vascularization in the retina
Affects 50% of babies <1250g at birth ,
10% will go on to develop more severe disease
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近戟 Risk Factors
Prematurity (esp. < 32 week gestation) ,
Low body weight (esp. < 1500g)
Supplemental oxygen (saturation 88-93 % is associated
with a significant reduction of ROP)
Hypoxemia ( Level of O2 level in blood too low)
Hypercarbia
14. International Classification of ROP
by stages
There are five stages of ROP,
o Stage 1: Demarcation line present
o Stage 2: Ridge present
o Stage 3: Fibrovascular proliferation
o Stage 4: Partial retinal detachment
o Stage 5: Total retinal detachment
16. International Classification of ROP
by stages Cont
Stage II : Consist of a
ridge an elevation
and thickening of the
retina in the region
of the demarcation
line
17. International Classification of ROP
by stages Cont
Stage III : Fibrovascular
proliferation from the
region of the ridge
extends into the
vitreous
20. Diagnosis & Differential Diagnosis
ROP
leukocoria can be a
sign of ROP
Best way is refer to a
pediatric
ophthalmologist.
Other Eye Condition
Retinoblastoma
Congenital Cataract
21. Which babies should be examined ..
GUIDELINES
o ALL babies born < 30 week of gestation
o ALL babies born weighing less than 1500g
o Babies born 30-36 weeks, babies 1300-1800g Who received
supplemental oxygen
o Babies with prolonged supplemental oxygen exposure
EXAM SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY 5 WEEKS OF AGE
22. Treatment
o Stages 1 and 2 can be observed with regular exam q 1-2
weeks usually regresses spontaneously
o Stages 3 and higher are treated w/ laser ablation or
cryotherapy to prevent further vascular proliferation
Laser and/or cryo Both give goods results
Painful: -needs analgesia, and sedation or GA
Intra Vitreal Injection ( Avasin..)
24. Prevention of blindness from ROP
PRIMARY PREVENTION:
Prevent premature birth (teenage pregnant / antenatal care)
Excellent neonatal care, with close oxygen monitoring
SECONDARY PREVENTION:
Screening for threshold disease
Treatment of threshold disease (laser or cryo)
Follow up to treat refractive errors and strabismus
TERTIARY PREVENTION:
Retinal surgery for stage 4 and 5 gives poor functional results
25. References
Basic Ophthalmology- Essentials for Medical Students- American Academy
of Ophthalmology
The Wills Eye Manual : Office and Emergency Room Diagnosis and
Treatment of Eye Diseases
Clinical Ophthalmology- Kanski
Lecture Notes in Ophthalmology,
Retina in systemic disease : a color manual of ophthalmoscopy /
Homayoun Tabandeh, Morton F. Goldberg 2009
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26. References
Recommended Digital Leaning website
Clinical Education - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)
Eye Health - American Academy of Ophthalmology (aao.org)
The easy way to learn ophthalmology - TimRoot.com
Smart Phone Plate form
The Eye Handbook: A Mobile App in Ophthalmic Medicine
https://eyepatient.net/
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