In utero, the fetus receives insulin-like growth factor (IGF-1) via the placenta, which ceases at the time of birth. The infant is predisposed to phase 1 ROP due to an inherent lack of normally ...

Considering taking supplements to treat retinopathy of prematurity? Below is a list of common natural remedies used to treat or reduce the symptoms of retinopathy of prematurity. Follow the links ...

When screening an infant for ROP, the zone indicates how far retinal vessels have developed and where the abnormalities lie. Zone 1 is the area closest to the optic nerve, Zone 2 is the next ...

Anemia is a common condition in premature infants, particularly those at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). While the relationship between anemia and ROP risk remains complex, recent ...

A UB researcher who is a leading expert on retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has published a study that could change the standard of care for the condition. ROP occurs in low birthweight premature ...

To help doctors at Children’s Hospital Colorado detect a debilitating but correctable disease called retinopathy of prematurity in infants, our team has developed an affordable and portable device ...

Diabetic retinopathy involves the changes for the blood vessels in your eye due to the high sugars that are in your body from diabetes, if you're a diabetic and you notice changes to your vision ...

Diabetic retinopathy affects more than 100 million people worldwide and is one of the leading causes of blindness among working-age adults. Without timely intervention, NPDR can progress to more ...