Author : Andrés Kychenthal B.
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319521886
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (218 download)
Book Synopsis Retinopathy of Prematurity by : Andrés Kychenthal B.
Download or read book Retinopathy of Prematurity written by Andrés Kychenthal B. and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-06-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This clinically oriented book is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a leading cause of childhood blindness. World-renowned experts in the field discuss epidemiologic and pathogenic aspects of the disease. The staging and classification of ROP are explained in detail, and guidance is provided on appropriate anesthesia. The state of the art in imaging of ROP is described and illustrated, with coverage of the advances in ophthalmic imaging technology and telemedicine that have revolutionized pediatric retinal examinations and contributed significantly in elucidating the pathophysiology of ROP and improving diagnosis and treatment. Treatment indications and therapeutic alternatives, including the use of antiproliferative drugs, are addressed in separate chapters, supplying the reader with the most up-to-date knowledge in the field.