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Simona-Delia Nicoara, Cristina Cristian, Iulian Irimescu

    Journal of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
    |November 22, 2013
    PubMed

    Insights

    Transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation effectively treated retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in infants, achieving an 88% regression rate. Success was higher for classic ROP compared to aggressive posterior ROP (AP-ROP).

    Area of Science:

    • Ophthalmology
    • Neonatology
    • Pediatric Surgery

    Background:

    • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a leading cause of childhood blindness.
    • Early intervention is crucial for managing ROP and preventing vision loss.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation for ROP treatment.
    • To assess treatment outcomes in a Romanian institutional setting.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series of infants treated for ROP between 2006 and 2012.
    • Inclusion criteria: infants receiving indirect diode laser photocoagulation for ROP.
    • Data analysis of treatment success rates based on ROP classification.

    Main Results:

    • 160 eyes of 83 infants were analyzed.
    • 88.12% of ROP cases showed regression following laser treatment.
    • Success rates were significantly higher for classic ROP (94.11%) versus aggressive posterior ROP (AP-ROP) (54.16%).

    Conclusions:

    • Transpupillary diode laser photocoagulation achieved an 88% regression rate for ROP.
    • The treatment demonstrated significant efficacy in classic ROP, with lower success in AP-ROP cases.
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