2012•International journal of pediatricsRequires access

Genetic basis for susceptibility to retinopathy of prematurity

Shulian Zhang

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) remains a major cause of childhood blindness and visual impairment.ROP is a multifactorial disease which is associated with prematurity,low birth weight and oxygen treatment.Evidence for a genetic basis for susceptibility to ROP is examined which may help to find a new way to prevent or treatment of ROP in the future. Key words: Retinopathy of prematurity; Gene; Prematurity

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Key concepts: Retinopathy of prematurity, Medicine, Childhood blindness, Blindness, Pediatrics, Disease, Low birth weight, Birth weight