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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) remains one of the leading preventable causes of childhood blindness worldwide. Early recognition, timely screening, and...

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    Dibuat 04 Agustus 2026, 22:49

    Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) remains one of the leading preventable causes of childhood blindness worldwide. Early recognition, timely screening, and appropriate treatment are essential to preserve vision and improve long-term outcomes in premature infants.

    This infographic series provides a concise, evidence based overview of:

    • Epidemiology & Risk Factors

    • Pathophysiology

    • ICROP Classification

    • Plus Disease

    • Screening Recommendations

    • ETROP Treatment Criteria

    • Laser Photocoagulation

    • Anti VEGF Therapy

    • Follow up & Prognosis

    This educational content is intended for medical students, general practitioners, pediatricians, ophthalmology residents, and healthcare professionals interested in pediatric retinal diseases.

    References

    • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)

    • Basic and Clinical Science Course (BCSC)

    • International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ICROP)

    • Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity (ETROP)

    • Peer-reviewed articles indexed in PubMed

    I hope these notes support learning and encourage evidence-based clinical practice

    dr. Romzan Alfiriza Robby

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