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 ...

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 ...