Prophylaxis
Retinopathy of prematurity can be prevented by trying to prevent the premature birth itself. The pregnant woman should seek advice from her gynecologist (gynecologist). In premature babies, the oxygen content of the blood should always be measured and regularly checked. The regular and frequent examination by an experienced ophthalmologist is essential for the prognosis of the baby.
Summary
Premature infant retinopathy is a disease of the retina due to the fact that the child’s development has not progressed far enough. The vessels that supply the retina with nutrients and oxygen are not yet fully developed. After the birth of the premature baby, there is a risk that the increasing oxygen content in the blood will damage these few vessels.
They contract. This is also known as oxygen toxicity. Usually both eyes of the premature baby are affected.
Not only the severity but also the course of the damage is variable. The greatest damage is expected around the calculated date of birth. Not only the oxygen levels in the blood of the infants must be checked, but also an experienced ophthalmologist should regularly mirror the ocular fundus.
