Threshold Retinopathy of Prematurity with Persistent Corneal Defect. Issue 1 (March 2019)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Narnaware, Shilpi H.; Bawankule, Prashant K.
• Is Part Of: Journal of neonatology. Volume 33:Issue 1/4(2019)
• Page Start: 29
• Page End: 31
• Publication Date: 2019-03
• Subjects: Threshold ROP -- persistent corneal defect; Neonatology -- Periodicals; Neonatology -- India -- Periodicals; 618.9201
• DOI: 10.1177/0973217919896208
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0973-2179

Abstract

Abstract: Aim: A case which highlights the challenges faced in treating a case of type 1 early treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ETROP) with persistent corneal defect. Case Report: We report a case of a preterm boy born at 28 weeks with birth weight of 700 g who presented with persistent corneal defect along with type 1 ETROP disease. Because of the inability to complete LASER, intravitreal ranibizumab was given as a rescue therapy to buy some time. But unfortunately, baby succumbed to disease because of associated systemic problems. Conclusion: ROP can present with persistent corneal defect which can challenge the treatment of underlying pathology.