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This clinically oriented book is devoted to the diagnosis and treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), a leading cause of childhood blindness. World-renowned experts in the field discuss epidemiologic and pathogenic aspects of the disease. The staging and classification of ROP are explained in detail, and guidance is provided on appropriate anesthesia. The state of the art in imaging of ROP is described and illustrated, with coverage of the advances in ophthalmic imaging technology and telemedicine that have revolutionized pediatric retinal examinations and contributed significantly in elucidating the pathophysiology of ROP and improving diagnosis and treatment. Treatment indications and therapeutic alternatives, including the use of antiproliferative drugs, are addressed in separate chapters, supplying the reader with the most up-to-date knowledge in the field.
List of contents
Chapter 1 Pathophysiology of ROP.- Chapter 2 Classification.- Chapter 3 Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening- Current and Future Considerations.- Chapter 4 Optical Coherence Tomography and Wide-Field Fluorescein Angiography in Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Chapter 5 Differential diagnosis of ROP.- Chapter 6 Anesthesia for New Born with Retinopathy of Prematurity: Benefits of a different technical approach.- Chapter 7 Remote Imaging and Smart Software for ROP Scanning.- Chapter 8 Photocoagulation for Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Chapter 9 Laser and Pharmacomodulation in the treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Chapter 10 Management of Stage 4 ROP.- Chapter 11 Stage 5 Retinopathy of Prematurity.- Chapter 12 Complications of Retinopathy of Prematurity Treatment.- Chapter 13 Aggressive Posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity (APROP).- Chapter 14 Neonatologist perspective of ROP.
About the author
Andrés Kychenthal, MD, graduated from the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 1991 and subsequently specialized in Ophthalmology. From 1995 to 2004 he worked as an Ophthalmologist in Santiago, Chile, except for a period as a Fellow in the Vitreoretinal Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. In 2004 Dr. Kychenthal joined Clínica Tabancura, Santiago as Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon, Vitreo-Retina Specialist, and Director of the Ophthalmic Service, and from 2005 to 2012 he occupied the same positions at Roberto del Rio Children’s Hospital, Santiago. In 2012 he was appointed Director of the KYDOFT Foundation for Pediatric Retina. Dr. Kychenthal is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Association of Pediatric Vitreoretinal Surgeons, and Club Jules Gonin. He has authored more than 20 articles in national and international publications and regularly gives presentations at international meetings.
Paola Dorta, MD, graduated in 1994 from the School of Medicine, Universidad de Chile, where she subsequently undertook a residency in Ophthalmology, joined the ROP and Ocular Trauma program, and pursued a Vitreoretinal Fellowship. She also undertook an Observership in the Retina Service at Moorfields Eye Hospital, London, UK. After working as an ophthalmologist at Hospital Salvador, Universidad de Chile and Clinica Tabancura, Santiago, in 2005 Dr. Dorta was appointed Director of the Retinopathy of Prematurity Program and Associate Professor, School of Medicine, Roberto del Rio Children’s Hospital, Santiago. She also served as National Advisor on the National ROP Program for the Chilean Ministry of Heath. In 2012 Dr. Dorta became Medical Director of the KYDOFT Foundation for Pediatric Retina. Dr. Dorta is a member of several professional organizations and regularly gives presentations at international meetings.
Report
"This is a State of the Art text on the pathophysiology, clinic and therapy of premature retinopathy. The 14 chapters clearly written by an international team of experts, contain many illustrations in color and up to date references. For pediatric ophthalmologists and neonatologists." (Pediatric Endocrinology Reviews, Vol. 15 (2), December, 2017)
