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Retinopathy of Prematurity
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants weighing about 2¾ pounds (1250 grams) or less that are born before 31 weeks of gestation.
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- Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity (CRYO-ROP) - Outcome Study of Cryotherapy for Retinopathy of Prematurity
- The Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity Study (ETROP)
- The Effects of Light Reduction on Retinopathy of Prematurity (Light-ROP)
- Supplemental Therapeutic Oxygen for Prethreshold Retinopathy of Prematurity (the STOP-ROP Multicenter Trial)