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Br J Ophthalmol 2004;88:1484 doi:10.1136/bjo.2004.051771
  • Editorial

Threshold ROP

  1. D Clark
  1. Correspondence to: D Clark University Hospital Aintree, Department of Ophthalmology, Walton Hospital, Rice Lane, Liverpool L9 1AE L9 1AE, UK; david.clarkaht.nwest.nhs.uk

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    Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) remains a major cause of visual loss in very premature infants. First described by Terry1 in 1942 the condition reached epidemic proportions before the introduction of controlled oxygen administration. During the 1970s and 1980s a second epidemic occurred as a result of the increased survival of very low birthweight infants (under 1000 g).

    While the incidence and severity of ROP have reportedly declined in some centres, there still remains a significant threat …

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