Patient's question:
Premature infant, 2 months old, with retinopathy. Underwent 2 anesthetic eye surgeries in their hometown, spending 27,000 yuan and still not recovered. How should retinopathy in premature infants be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
From the situation you described, your child is still too young to cooperate for a thorough eye examination. Dilating pupils and anesthesia are not convenient, making it unsuitable for an ophthalmologic examination. It is recommended to have your child undergo an ophthalmologic examination again after 3 months at a local hospital with a secondary or higher level of medical care. If any abnormalities are found after the examination at the local hospital in 3 months, you can visit a tertiary or higher level hospital in the provincial capital for a follow-up ophthalmologic examination. It is best to have another ophthalmologic examination after a health check-up. If necessary, an ERG examination (electroretinogram) may also be performed. The affiliated ophthalmology hospital of the medical university is renowned in academia, so you can go there for an outpatient examination. I hope my advice is helpful to you.