The ETROP clinical trial (Early Treatment for Retinopathy of Prematurity) identified different types of prematurity of retinopathy (ROP).
Parameters"
(1) retinal zone
(2) stage of ROP
(3) Plus disease
Zone
Stage
Plus Disease
Type of ROP
I
1, 2, or 3
present
3
absent
II
2 or 3
1 or 2
If all possible combinations are shown:
1
2
NA
Peripheral retinal ablation is considered for Type I ROP or for threshold ROP.
Continued serial examinations are performed for Type II ROP with peripheral retinal ablation.
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Specialty: Ophthalmology, Pedatrics
