Retinopathy of Prematurity and Anesthesia Management

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is one of the preventable causes of blindness that occurs at an early age. The incidence of ROP has increased due to the rapid increase in preterm births, deficiencies in newborn care, and uncontrolled oxygen therapy. Due to the comprehensive examination of newborns with ROP or the preference of laser photocoagulation, which is a surgical treatment method, this patient group is encountered more frequently in the operating room. In this review, an overview of ROP disease is presented with the current information in the literature and the characteristics of the anesthesia managements are discussed. © 2022 Anestezi Dergisi. All rights reserved.