Patient's question:
The baby was born before reaching the expected number of days, preterm by more than two months. The baby looks very small, smaller by several circles compared to others, weighing only 1650 grams. Due to anemia, the baby had a blood transfusion of 20cc. The baby stayed in the incubator for over 20 days, with nasal congestion and oxygen therapy. The hospital also discovered retinopathy of prematurity, requiring laser surgery in the second stage, which terrified the family.What medication should be given to a baby with retinopathy of prematurity?
Doctor's answer:
Retinopathy of prematurity is a hereditary eye disease caused by abnormal cell division of retinal blood vessels. It is essential to promptly seek treatment for eye disease screening at a specialized hospital. The methods for treating retinopathy of prematurity currently include the following:1. Photocoagulation and cryocoagulation of the retinal area with inflammation.
2. Scleral buckling surgery.
3. Vitreoretinal surgery.
The majority of retinopathy of prematurity patients can prevent hereditary vision impairment through early treatment. If retinopathy is detected in premature infants between 4 weeks and 6 weeks after birth, it is the optimal time for treatment.