Paediatric Ophthalmology
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Paediatric ophthalmological treatments are complex and require expert supervision. Owing to the criticality involved, it is important to have experts that are highly experienced and capable of performing the surgery with complete precision.
The Department of Paediatrics at Aayush Hospitals provides comprehensive paediatric care, including diagnostic tests and treatments. With advanced facilities for paediatric medicine and surgery, our hospital can perform complete diagnosis and treatment of various paediatric conditions.
Our team includes paediatricians, doctors, and nurses with years of expertise in the field. Moreover, our team provides a multidisciplinary approach to create customized and patient-centric treatment plan.
Equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure, Aayush Hospitals is one of the best hospitals in Gujarat for paediatrics.
Procedures
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) refers to an eye condition that affects pre-term babies born before 31 weeks. During this, the babies may have abnormal blood vessels in the retina which may blur or impair their vision.
What Are the Symptoms of ROP?
ROP does not show any apparent signs or symptoms. The blood vessels appear when an ophthalmologist does a routine check of your baby’s eyes.
What Are the Causes of ROP?
ROP may be caused by:
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Birth weight lower than 3.3 pounds.
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Respiratory distress syndrome.
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Intracranial haemorrhage.
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Infections or other medical problems.
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Preterm delivery before 31 weeks.
How is ROP Treated?
ROP may be treated by:
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Laser therapy:
During this procedure, a laser beam burns out the outer edges of your baby’s retina. This prevents abnormal blood vessels from developing.
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Anti-VEGF therapy:
This treatment involves delivering medications in the form of injections to stop abnormal blood vessels from growing.