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How to Obtain Reliable Visual Event-related Potentials in Newborns
Published on: October 24, 2019
[Long-term Follow-up After Cryocoagulation in Preterm Newborns from Northern Greece with Retinopathy of Prematurity:
Maria Della Volpe Waizel1, Zisis Gatzioufas2, Vastardis Iraklis3
1Augenklinik, Universitätsspital Basel, Schweiz.
Background:
This is a retrospective study of the efficacy of treatment of neonates (NN) with exocryocoagulation retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) with respect to morphology of the retina and visual function.
Materials And Methods:
Out of a total of 3103 neonates, 304 (9.8%) had a ROP. 66 of these were treated. All neonates were observed for 3 years after this treatment. When the patients suffered retinal ablation or dragging of the macula, the treatment was rated as unsuccessful. Best corrected grid visual acuity and best corrected visual acuity were assessed with Lea symbols and Kay pictures.
Results:
The 66 treated neonates (132 eyes) had a gestation age of less than 28 weeks and weight at birth of < 1280 g. 28 neonates exhibited ROP and the rest in zone 2. Among these 66 neonates, 64 (128 eyes) exhibited improved vision. 37 neonates (74 eyes) also exhibited morphological improvement. Only one neonate developed retinal detachment.
Conclusion:
Early treatment with cryopexia of neonates with ROP can improve vision and stabilise the retina.
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