Pathophysiology of Retinopathy of Prematurity

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), an ocular disease characterized by onset of vascular abnormalities in the developing retina, is the major cause of visual impairment and blindness in premature neonates. ROP is a complex multifactorial disease that occurs with microvascular degeneration followed b...

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Main Author: İmren Akkoyun
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Galenos Yayinevi 2012-12-01
Series:Türk Oftalmoloji Dergisi
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Online Access:http://www.oftalmoloji.org/article_2235/Pathophysiology-Of-Retinopathy-Of-Prematurity