Patient's question:
The baby was born earlier than expected, being premature by more than two months. The baby looks very small, smaller by a few circles compared to others, weighing only 1650 grams. Due to anemia, the baby had a surgery with 20cc of blood transfusion. The baby stayed in the incubator for over 20 days, with nasal congestion and oxygen therapy. The hospital also discovered retinopathy of prematurity, and laser surgery will be required in the second stage, which scared the entire family.What medicine should be taken for 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 screening and treatment at a specialized hospital. Currently, there are several methods for treating retinopathy of prematurity, including:1. Photocoagulation and cryocoagulation of the inflamed area of the retina.
2. Scleral buckling surgery.
3. Vitreoretinal surgery.
The majority of patients with retinopathy of prematurity can prevent permanent vision loss through early treatment. If retinopathy is detected in premature infants between 4 and 6 weeks after birth, it is the optimal time for treatment.