Title:

Eye-Site 17 - Retinopathy of Prematurity

Description:

This course is a competency and revision package for all regular and occasional Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screeners. It covers 4 main topics in ROP:

1) Pathogenesis and risk factors for ROP
2) Screening criteria and how to screen for ROP
3) How to grade ROP and when to refer
4) Treatment strategies for ROP

Within the course there will be a link to the interactive AAO ROP case-based training website.

Hierarchy:

Ophthalmology (Eye-Site) > Eye-Site 17 - Retinopathy of Prematurity

Keywords:

ophthalmology, retinopathy of prematurity, screening, ROP treatment, anti-VEGF agents, VEGF

Created:

15 Mar 2019

Updated:

15 Mar 2019