Diode Laser Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity – Our Experience in Bulgaria
Journal Title: International Journal of Pharmaceutical Science Invention - Year 2017, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Purpose: To present early structural outcomes in patients with ROP treated with indirect diode laser photocoagulation at Pediatric Eye Unit, Eye Clinic, University Hospital "Alexandrovska", Sofia, Bulgaria for a period of five years. Patients and Methods: A 5 year retrospective study (August 2011 – December 2016) was conducted. 54 children (102 eyes) with ROP, requiring treatment were included. All children were treated with indirect diode laser photocoagulation (810 nm). Retinal status before and after treatment were documented with RetCam imaging system. Results: 54 (102 eyes) prematurely born babies are included - 33 (61.1%) boys and 21 (38.9%) girls. The mean gestational age was 26.8 weeks (± 1.93 g.w.), and the mean birth weight - 920 g (± 274.7g). Zone I ROP was observed in 9 (8.8%) eyes, and Zone II ROP - in 93 (91.2%) eyes. Favorable structural result was achieved in 89 (87.3%) eyes. In 13 (12.7%) eyes was observed unfavorable structural result, from which seven eyes were with retinal detachment. Conclusion: Widespread introduction of mandatory screening programs and conducting timely and effective treatment of ROP is a key element in reducing cases of preventable childhood blindness worldwide.
Authors and Affiliations
Chernodrinska V. S. , Krusteva-Veleva N. V. , Mladenov O. M. , Dragoev S. А
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