DR. SWIKRUTI JENA

Dr. SABITA DEVI, DR. MOHIT SHARMA

Abstract

AIM

To determine the ocular complications following Anti VEGF injection in ROP

MATERIALS AND METHODS

An ambispective observational study was done in a tertiary care center from June 2019-May 2020 including 232 eyes of 116 preterm infants of Type1 ROP who received Anti VEGF injection. These infants were followed up for 1-2 years till July 2021 and complications were documented.

RESULTS

Mean GA and BW were 30土2weeks and 900-1650gms. Full maturation seen in 44eyes(19%),vascular arrest alone in 59eyes (25%),vascular arrest with tortuosity in 45eyes(19%), partial vascularization in 72eyes(31%). 125 eyes received additional laser treatment(54%). The complications included progression of retinopathy in 12eyes(5%),vitreous hemorrhage 3eyes(1%),endophthalmitis 1eye(0.4%), cataract in 1eye(0.4%)

CONCLUSION

Meticulous follow-up is essential after treatment of type 1 ROP till the disease regresses. Special vigilance in the risk period after treatment can help in detecting ocular complications.

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