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Preventing Blindness: The Latest Insights into Retinopathy of Prematurity
- Speaker: Debbie Fraser , NNP, MN, CNeon(C)
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- Duration: 60 Mins
- Credits: 1 CERP, 1 Nursing CEU, 1 CME
Abstract:
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the major morbidities affecting premature infants worldwide. With effects ranging from mild vision impairment to blindness, ROP can have a lifelong impact on the outcome of VLBW infants. The incidence of ROP varies widely between developed and developing countries but also across states and provinces. The exact etiology of ROP remains elusive as do strategies to prevent the development of this disease. This presentation will review the current understanding of the pathophysiology of ROP and will review strategies to prevent and treat this devastating disease.
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Preventing Blindness: The Latest Insights into Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the major morbidities affecting premature infants worldwide. With effects ranging from mild vision impairment to blindness, ROP can have a lifelong impact on the outcome of VLBW infants. The incidence of ROP varies widely between developed and developing countries but also across states and provinces. The exact etiology of ROP remains elusive as do strategies to prevent the development of this disease. This presentation will review the current understanding of the pathophysiology of ROP and will review strategies to prevent and treat this devastating disease.
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