THE BELGIAN OPHTHALMIC ASSOCIATIONS
ICC-T8: Retinopathy of prematurity
Interactive Clinical Courses
Thursday 29 November 2012, 14:00 - 15:30, Hall E - ICC
Moderators
Ingele CASTEELS, Joachim VAN CALSTER, Catherine CASSIMAN
Intermediate
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a retinal vascular disorder associated with preterm birth; it has become one of the leading causes in childhood blindness. Over the last decades, clinical characteristics, classification of ROP and treatment modalities have changed.
In this ICC, classification of ROP, indications for treatment and treatment modalities will be discussed. Special attention is paid to the necessity for everyone caring for premature babies to have a well defined screening and treatment protocol , with written responsibilities.
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a retinal vascular disorder associated with preterm birth; it has become one of the leading causes in childhood blindness. Over the last decades, clinical characteristics, classification of ROP and treatment modalities have changed.
In this ICC, classification of ROP, indications for treatment and treatment modalities will be discussed. Special attention is paid to the necessity for everyone caring for premature babies to have a well defined screening and treatment protocol , with written responsibilities.