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- Retinopathy of prematurity is a condition affecting premature babies, characterized by abnormal growth of retinal blood vessels, but its exact cause is still unclear.
- In Turkey, advancements in neonatal care have increased survival rates of very premature infants, resulting in a higher incidence of vision problems and blindness related to this condition.
- Early diagnosis and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity are crucial for improving quality of life and development, but it can also lead to significant legal issues if not properly managed.
Article Abstract
Retinopathy of prematurity is a pathophysiological condition that occurs in relation to abnormal proliferation in the retinal vessels in premature babies. Its exact pathogenesis is not known. In Turkey, the increased chance of survival in premature babies with much younger gestational age and much lower birth weight in parallel with the developments in neonatal care causes retinopathy of prematurity, which has led to vision problems and blindness to emerge as a more frequent problem. Early diagnosis and timely and appropriate treatment of retinopathy of prematurity contributes to the developmental process and increases the quality of life by preventing vision loss. It should be kept in mind that retinopathy of prematurity may also lead to serious medicolegal problems.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6568303 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.5152/TurkPediatriArs.2018.01815 | DOI Listing |
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