1. Investigating the factors affecting myopia in retinopathy of prematurity after laser treatment
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Shotaro Asano, Tatsuya Inoue, Kana Kure, Marie Kitano, Asahi Fujita, Miyuki Nagahara, Ryo Asaoka, and Ryo Obata
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Retinopathy of prematurity ,Laser treatment ,Myopia ,Ophthalmology ,RE1-994 - Abstract
Abstract Background We investigated the effect of the number of laser shots applied on the myopic variables to elucidate the mechanism of myopia development in laser-treated retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) eyes. Methods A total of 33 eyes of 17 infants with ROP who underwent laser treatment were included in the analysis. Cycloplegic retinoscopic refraction testing was carried out and the spherical equivalent (SE) was calculated. Relationships between SE and various variables (including the number of laser shots applied) were examined. In addition, an age-matched control group without ROP was prepared and ocular structural parameters were compared. Results Although there was no statistical difference in axial length (AL) between two groups (p = 0.88), SE was significantly more myopic in the ROP group (p more...
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- 2023
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