21. ROP Information And Resources retinopathy of prematurity is one of the leading causes of blindness in children. retinopathy of prematurity INFORMATION AND RESOURCES. Sarah J. Blake. http://www.growingstrong.org/rop/

The development of content for this site is supported by your contributions, the sale of products through various affiliate programs, and my work as a writer, speaker, consultant and mentor. If you have been helped by the material on this site, please consider shopping at Sarah Jane's or making a contribution using the Amazon Honor System. RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY: INFORMATION AND RESOURCES Last modified December 5, 2003 NEW! How would you respond if suddenly you lost your vision? Have you ever wondered what it is like to be blind, whether it really means that all you see is blackness? How would blindness affect your relationships and your spiritual life? Sarah Blake answers all of these questions and many more as she tells the story of her struggle to regain the sight she lost due to complications of an eye condition resulting from premature birth. Read reviews and excerpts from her e-book, Past the Gray Curtain , and purchase it for $5.95. Another ebook, Growing Strong , tells the story of how the impact of premature birth and disability shaped the author's faith and life. I felt that my struggles had purpose, even if only to help someone else feel less alone.

22. EMedicine - Retinopathy Of Prematurity : Article By C Corina Gerontis, MD retinopathy of prematurity retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease that affects immature vasculature in the eyes of premature babies. http://www.emedicine.com/oph/topic413.htm

(advertisement) Home Specialties Resource Centers CME ... Patient Education Articles Images CME Patient Education Advanced Search Consumer Health Link to this site Back to: eMedicine Specialties Ophthalmology Retina Retinopathy of Prematurity Last Updated: October 15, 2002 Rate this Article Email to a Colleague Synonyms and related keywords: ROP, retrolental fibroplasia, retinal vasculature, retinal vessels AUTHOR INFORMATION Section 1 of 11 Author Information Introduction Clinical Differentials ... Bibliography Author: C Corina Gerontis, MD , Attending Staff, Departments of Pediatrics and Ophthalmology, Schneider Children's Hospital/Long Island Jewish Medical Center C Corina Gerontis, MD, is a member of the following medical societies: Alpha Omega Alpha American Academy of Ophthalmology American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus , and American Medical Association Editor(s): Vytautas A Pakainis, MD , Chief of Ophthalmology, Dorn Veterans Administration Medical Center, Professor of Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, University of South Carolina School of Medicine; Donald S Fong, MD, MPH

23. Retinopathy Of Prematurity: Recommendations For Screening retinopathy of prematurity Recommendations for screening. retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder that can cause blindness in premature infants. http://www.cps.ca/english/statements/FN/fn98-01.htm

Retinopathy of prematurity: Recommendations for screening A joint guideline of the Fetus and Newborn Committee , Canadian Paediatric Society (CPS), and the Canadian Association of Paediatric Ophthalmologists Reference No. FN98-01 Revision in progress March 2002 Index of position statements from the Fetus and Newborn Committee The Canadian Paediatric Society gives permission to print single copies of this document from our website. Go to our alphabetical list of statements to see which of our position statements are available as pdf files. For permission to reprint or reproduce multiple copies, please submit a detailed request to info@cps.ca Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder that can cause blindness in premature infants. It is now known that many infants with this disorder who are treated with ablative therapy in a timely fashion will avoid this serious outcome. It is essential that those caring for premature infants know who is at risk of retinopathy of prematurity, when screening must begin and how often these infants need to be examined. It is also important to know when to treat those infants who develop severe retinopathy of prematurity and what long term follow-up is needed to manage other complications of retinopathy of prematurity. Table 1 provides answers to these questions. The background data upon which these recommendations are based are found in the accompanying article, Paediatrics and Child Health The recommendations are based on currently available information. Further research is needed in the following areas: systematic reviews of new therapies (eg, surfactant) and their impact on ROP; prevention of ROP; randomized trials of the currently available surgical treatment for ROP; and a Canadian surveillance system for ROP.

24. MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia: Retinopathy Of Prematurity retinopathy of prematurity. retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/001618.htm

@import url(http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/images/advanced.css); Skip navigation Medical Encyclopedia Other encyclopedia topics: A-Ag Ah-Ap Aq-Az B-Bk ... Z Retinopathy of prematurity Contents of this page: Illustrations Alternative names Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors ... Prevention Illustrations Eye Alternative names Return to top Retrolental fibroplasia; ROP Definition Return to top The retina is the part of the eye which transmits visual information to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant . The severe form is characterized by retinal vascular proliferation , scarring, retinal detachment , and blindness. Causes, incidence, and risk factors Return to top The blood vessels of the retina begin to develop three months after conception and complete their development at the time of normal birth. When an infant is born very prematurely, the infant's eye development will be disrupted. In infants who develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the vessels grow abnormally from the retina into the normally clear gel that fills the back of the eye. Here, without support, the vessels are fragile and often hemorrhage into the eye. This is followed by scar tissue development which pulls the retina loose from the inner surface of the eye and draws it toward the center of the globe, producing a retinal detachment. This can reduce vision or, if severe, result in complete

25. PreemieParents.com: The Preemie Eye Disease: ROP The Preemie Eye Disease retinopathy of prematurity. by Amy E. Tracy. Alex, Andrew and Robbie Alcorn were born fourteen weeks early http://www.preemieparents.com/articles/prerop.htm

The Preemie Eye Disease: Retinopathy of Prematurity by Amy E. Tracy Alex, Andrew and Robbie Alcorn were born fourteen weeks early; each weighed less than two pounds. Together, they weighed only a little more than a five-pound bag of sugar. Their parents, Michele and Bob Alcorn, spent the next weeks holding vigil over their sons in the intensive-care nursery of a Cleveland, Ohio hospital. When the triplets were about six weeks old, a doctor examined their eyes for signs of retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP, a potentially blinding eye disease that is common among very low birthweight babies. The Alcorns were devastated to learn that all three sons had developed ROP, and Robbie's disease was quickly progressing. In its mildest form, ROP is self-correcting and causes little, if any, damage to the eye. At its severest, the disease results in significant vision loss. Of the more than 400,000 premature infants born each year, about 600 will go blind from ROP. "The fact that Robbie could go blind and Alex and Andrew could also have serious eye problems was initially incomprehensible," Michele says. "I went completely numb. I kept asking the doctor over and over to explain it all." How ROP Develops During the last trimester of pregnancy, a baby's eyes are actively developing, particularly the blood vessels within the retina (the inner lining of the eye that receives visual images). When preterm birth occurs, the blood vessels briefly stop developing and are exposed to room air. The vessels may then resume growth in an errant pattern.

26. AllRefer Health - Retinopathy Of Prematurity (Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP) retinopathy of prematurity (Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP) information center covers causes, prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, incidence, risk factors http://health.allrefer.com/health/retinopathy-of-prematurity-info.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Retinopathy of Prematurity Retinopathy of Prematurity Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP Definition The retina is the part of the eye which transmits visual information to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant . The severe form is characterized by retinal vascular proliferation , scarring, retinal detachment , and blindness. Eye The blood vessels of the retina begin to develop three months after conception and complete their development at the time of normal birth. When an infant is born very prematurely, the infant's eye development will be disrupted. In infants who develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the vessels grow abnormally from the retina into the normally clear gel that fills the back of the eye. Here, without support, the vessels are fragile and often hemorrhage into the eye.

27. AllRefer Health - Retinopathy Of Prematurity: Calling Your Health Care Provider retinopathy of prematurity (Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP) information center covers Calling Your Health Care Provider. retinopathy of prematurity. http://health.allrefer.com/health/retinopathy-of-prematurity-doctor.html

AllRefer Channels :: Yellow Pages Reference Health Home ... Contact Us Quick Jump ADD/ADHD Allergies Alzheimer's Disease Arthritis Asthma Back Pain Breast Cancer Cancer Colon Cancer Depression Diabetes Gallbladder Disease Heart Attack Hepatitis High Cholesterol HIV/AIDS Hypertension Lung Cancer Menopause Migraines/Headaches Osteoporosis Pneumonia Prostate Cancer SARS Stroke Urinary Tract Infection 1600+ More Conditions Alternative Medicine Health News Symptoms Guide Special Topics ... Medical Encyclopedia You are here : AllRefer.com Health Retinopathy of Prematurity : Calling Your Health Care Provider Retinopathy of Prematurity Definition Prevention Treatment Expectations or Prognosis ... Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Go To Main Page Alternate Names : Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP Calling Your Health Care Provider This condition is discovered in the hospital setting during evaluation of the premature infant . If your child has had ROP and appears to be having increased visual difficulties, contact your health care provider. Previous Top Next Jump to another section Definition Prevention Treatment Prognosis ... Complications Calling Your Health Care Provider Topics that might be of interest to you Nearsightedness Premature Infant Retinal Detachment Strabismus ... Ophthalmoscopy Other Topics Blindness Cryosurgery Eye Movements - Uncontrollable Incidence ... Retina Review Date : 5/21/2002 Reviewed By : Raymond S. Douglas, M.D., Ph.D., Department of Ophthalmology, Universtiy of Pennsylvania Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

28. Retinopathy Of Prematurity retinopathy of prematurity, retinopathy of prematurity or ROP is a retinal disorder found exclusively in premature infants. The incidence http://www.pedseye.com/RoP.htm

Retinopathy Of Prematurity Retinopathy of prematurity or ROP is a retinal disorder found exclusively in premature infants. The incidence of ROP increases for younger and smaller babies. It is normally not seen in infants weighing more than 1500 grams or about three pounds five ounces. With ROP, the normal blood vessels of the retina, which is the nerve tissue in the back of the eye, do not complete their growth until the end of a normal full term pregnancy. In very small babies, the blood vessels may stop growing when they are born. When they resume their growth, it can be in an abnormal fashion which causes damage to the retina. A screening examination schedule has been determined to aid in detecting ROP and prevent its progression when possible. Eye examinations are usually performed in the hospital nursery with the use of eye drops to dilate the pupils so that the retina can be examined. If any ROP is found, follow-up evaluations are recommended over the following weeks at intervals determined by the stage of the disease. In most cases, the ROP will resolve spontaneously as the blood vessels complete their growth pattern. In some cases, the ROP reaches a certain stage for which treatment becomes necessary. This treatment is in the form of laser therapy to the retina. It has been shown that treatment at a certain stage of ROP can decrease, though not eliminate the chances of retinal damage and subsequent poor vision.

29. Rop.html retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). This note is intended to help people without medical training, primarily parents of premature babies, understand ROP. http://hometown.aol.com/dderleth/ropinfo.html

Main htmlAdWH('7002679', '234', '60'); Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) This note is intended to help people without medical training, primarily parents of premature babies, understand ROP. First, a little on how the eye is put together. The front of the eye has the small black circular opening called the pupil, which is where the light we see gets into the eye. Right around the pupil is the iris, the part of the eye that can be blue, brown, or whatever one’s "eye color" is. The eyeball is indeed a ball, most of which is hollow and filled with a clear jelly-like substance. The most of the inside surface of the eyeball is the retina. The retina’s job is to take the light, (which has come in the pupil and passed through the clear "jelly"), and change the information in that light into electrical information, much like a television camera does. This electrical information goes back to the brain for processing via the optic nerve. The optic nerve goes out the back of the eyeball and functions as a wire carrying the electrical information.

30. Eye Conditions > Retinopathy Of Prematurity -- EyeMDLink.com Last Updated 10/21/2001. retinopathy of prematurity. Also referred to as Retrolental Fibroplasia. This retina lacks a normal blood http://www.eyemdlink.com/Condition.asp?ConditionID=393

31. Retinopathy Of Prematurity (ROP) FAQ retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) Frequently Asked Questions. Q What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? A Babies who are born http://www.charles-retina.com/rop-faq.htm

Some Topics of Interest Latest News! Who Is Steve Charles? Order Dr. Charles' New Book! Frequently Asked Questions and Glossary ... Send E-mail to Dr. Charles Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Frequently Asked Questions Q: What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)? A: Babies who are born prematurely still have a growing retina . The retina usually finishes growing a few weeks to a month after birth in full term babies, but in premature babies the retina is still growing. During the course of this growth, the blood vessels that bring blood to the retina can begin to develop abnormally. This abnormal growth is called retinopathy of prematurity. Many factors interact to cause retinopathy of prematurity. We do not understand all of the causes at present. A number of research studies are taking place that will help us better understand this problem. Q: Which babies are more likely to develop ROP?

32. Retinopathy Of Prematurity (ROP) , Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in infants and kids information provided by ophthalmology specialists at Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/newborn-risk/diagnose/ret-of-prem

Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Conditions and Diagnoses Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) VATER Association Overview Conditions and Diagnoses Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Description What to expect Testing for Retinopathy of Prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity is the abnormal development of blood vessels in the retina of the eye. This condition mainly occurs in the eyes of premature infants. The retina is the part of the eye that receives light. The retina also turns light into pictures that are sent to the brain. The retina is like the film of a camera. The blood vessels that supply the retina are one of the last parts of the eye to develop. Some premature infants have immature retina. An immature retina is easily damaged. Return to Top What to expect with retinopathy of prematurity The abnormal blood vessels may heal completely during the first year of life. The abnormal blood vessels may partially heal. These infants may be nearsighted (myopia) and need glasses. These infants may develop lazy eye (amblyopia) or wandering eye (strabismus). Infants with these conditions should have regular eye exams to check vision. Scar tissue may form and cause some vision problems that are not totally correctable. The scars are called retrolental fibroplasia (RLF). Severe RLF may cause the retina to pull away from the back of the eye (retinal detachment). This may cause serious loss of vision and sometimes blindness. However, this is rare.

33. Retinopathy Of Prematurity retinopathy of prematurity. Definition retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/article/001618.htm

Advertisement Search HealthScout Web MEDLINE Special Offers TV Specials Top Features Schizophrenia Hair Loss Liver Disease Allergies ... Impotence Resources Healthscout News 3D Interactive Human Atlas Health Videos Health Encyclopedia ... Drug Library Channels Home Today Women Men ... Drug Checker Advertisement Disease Injury Nutrition Poison ... Prevention Retinopathy of prematurity Definition: The retina is the part of the eye which transmits visual information to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant . The severe form is characterized by retinal vascular proliferation , scarring, retinal detachment , and blindness. Alternative Names: Retrolental fibroplasia; ROP Causes, incidence, and risk factors: The blood vessels of the retina begin to develop three months after conception and complete their development at the time of normal birth. When an infant is born very prematurely, the infant's eye development will be disrupted. In infants who develop retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), the vessels grow abnormally from the retina into the normally clear gel that fills the back of the eye. Here, without support, the vessels are fragile and often hemorrhage into the eye. This is followed by scar tissue development which pulls the retina loose from the inner surface of the eye and draws it toward the center of the globe, producing a retinal detachment. This can reduce vision or, if severe, result in complete

34. Retinopathy Of Prematurity - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital HighRisk Newborn. retinopathy of prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy What causes retinopathy of prematurity? The http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/hrnewborn/rpm.html

Blankets for Babies Critical Care Transport Services Mary L. Johnson Development and Behavior Unit Metabolic/Biochemical Genetics Clinic ... Becoming Parent Series High-Risk Newborn Retinopathy of Prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of the blood vessels of the retina (the light-sensitive part of the eye). ROP is most common in premature babies. Generally, the more premature the baby and the lower the birthweight, the greater the risk for developing ROP. This disorder has in the past been called fibroplasia. What causes retinopathy of prematurity? The exact mechanism of ROP is not fully understood. The retina is the thin layer of light-sensitive nerve fibers and cells that covers the inside and back of the eye. The blood vessels of the retina are not completely developed until the baby reaches full term. When a baby is born prematurely, the blood vessels may not have fully developed. They may be growth of abnormal blood vessels, or damage and scarring of existing blood vessels in the retina. The scarring and bleeding can lead to retinal scarring or detachment from the back of the eye, resulting in vision loss. Why is retinopathy of prematurity a concern?

35. Retinopathy Of Prematurity - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Eye Care. retinopathy of prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy What causes retinopathy of prematurity? The http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/eye/rpm.html

Ophthalmology Ophthalmologists Eye Care Eye Care Retinopathy of Prematurity What is retinopathy of prematurity? Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of the blood vessels of the retina (the light sensitive part of the eye). ROP is most common in premature babies. Generally, the more premature the baby and the lower the birthweight, the greater the risk for developing ROP. This disorder has in the past been called fibroplasia. What causes retinopathy of prematurity? The exact mechanism of ROP is not fully understood. The retina is the thin layer of light-sensitive nerve fibers and cells that covers the inside and back of the eye. The blood vessels of the retina are not completely developed until the baby reaches full term. When a baby is born prematurely, the blood vessels may not have fully developed. They may have growth of abnormal blood vessels, or damage and scarring of existing blood vessels in the retina. The scarring and bleeding can lead to retinal scarring or detachment from the back of the eye, resulting in vision loss. Why is retinopathy of prematurity a concern?

36. Retinopathy Of Prematurity Eye Center Logo. retinopathy of prematurity Reviewed Last Updated 8/01/94 Created 8/01/94 Revised What is retinopathy of prematurity? http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/LearningAboutVision/EyeFacts/RetinopathyOfPrematurity

PATIENT CARE RESEARCH EDUCATION DEPARTMENT ... HOME Eye Facts is intended as an informational series and should not be used as a substitute for medical advice. These statements are guidelines only. There may be other safety measures, which are not included here. If you wish to make an eye appointment at the UIC Eye Center, call (312) 996-8491. Quicklinks eyePRO Clinics Eye Conditions Doctors Directions Grand Rounds Phonebook Eye Facts Allergic Conjunctivitis Baby-Your Baby's Eyes Blepharoplasty-Eye Lift ... Eye Site Retinopathy of Prematurity Reviewed: Last Updated: 8/01/94 Created: 8/01/94 Revised: What is Retinopathy of Prematurity? Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a developmental disease of the eye that affects premature infants. When a baby is born, the retinal blood vessels have not completed their development. In patients with ROP, the blood vessels stop growing and new, abnormal blood vessels grow instead of normal retinal blood vessels. The developmental arrest and blood vessel maldevelopment may be temporary or permanent, minimal or severe. The most severe complication of this disease is bilateral blindness in early childhood. Who gets ROP?

37. Retinopathy Of Prematurity Eye Conditions. retinopathy of prematurity. retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a developmental disease of the eye that affects premature infants. http://www.uic.edu/com/eye/Patient Care/EyeConditions/RetinopathyPrematurity.htm

38. Retinopathy Of Prematurity - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home eye disorders retinopathy of prematurity retinopathy of prematurity. retinopathy of prematurity Explanation of the disease with photographs. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/eye-disorders/retinopathy-of-prematurity.html

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... retina > retinopathy of prematurity Retinopathy of Prematurity Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Related Topics Medical Definition Health News Web Directory: Related Topics: Reproductive Health/Pregnancy and Birth/Premature Babies Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "retinopathy of prematurity" Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Retinopathy of Prematurity Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Retinopathy of Prematurity Explanation of the disease with photographs. Retinopathy of Prematurity Factsheet Information about the disease, causes, risk factors and treatment. Retinopathy of Prematurity: Information and Resources Provides general information about ROP, frequently asked questions, personal experiences, and related links.

39. THE MERCK MANUAL, Sec. 19, Ch. 260, Disturbances In Newborns And retinopathy of prematurity (Retrolental Fibroplasia). retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) results if these vessels continue their growth in an abnormal pattern. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual/section19/chapter260/260l.jsp

40. THE MERCK MANUALSECOND HOME EDITION, Retinopathy Of Prematurity retinopathy of prematurity. retinopathy of prematurity is a disease in which the small blood vessels in the back of the eye (retina) grow abnormally. http://www.merck.com/mrkshared/mmanual_home2/sec23/ch264/ch264n.jsp

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