Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Premature babies can face a number of health challenges. One of the more common is called 鈥渞etinopathy of prematurity鈥 (ROP). It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in a baby鈥檚 retina (the layer of nerve tissue that allows your baby to see). ROP has no signs or symptoms when it first develops in a newborn. The only way to detect it is through an eye examination by an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).聽
At 91制片厂在线看 Children's, our children鈥檚 ophthalmologists are leaders in ROP screening and treatment. Here, your baby鈥檚 tiny eyes will be in caring, expert hands.
Premature babies can face a number of health challenges. One of the more common is called 鈥渞etinopathy of prematurity鈥 (ROP). It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in a baby鈥檚 retina (the layer of nerve tissue that allows your baby to see). ROP has no signs or symptoms when it first develops in a newborn. The only way to detect it is through an eye examination by an ophthalmologist (eye specialist).聽
At 91制片厂在线看 Children's, our children鈥檚 ophthalmologists are leaders in ROP screening and treatment. Here, your baby鈥檚 tiny eyes will be in caring, expert hands.
Why Choose Us
You want the best for you baby. We do too. At 91制片厂在线看 you can count on us for experienced, highly skilled pediatric ophthalmologists who are often recognized as 鈥
Our pediatric ophthalmologists are board-certified and fellowship-trained. That means we know how to treat children with all kinds of eye conditions, including ROP. Our doctors and surgeons have special expertise in treating complex eye issues in premature babies. We鈥檙e also researchers, working every day to find new and better ways to childhood eye disorders.