HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

Dear Sir, Please Refer Attached Documents And Advise Regarding Prognosis

default
Posted on Tue, 9 Apr 2019
Question: Dear Sir, Please refer attached documents and advise regarding prognosis in this case. Currently the child is not on any treatment or followup.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Harshita (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This happens due to premature birth or low birth weight sir

Detailed Answer:
hello thank you for your question . the baby has retinopathy of prematurity sir in which new and bnormal
blood vessels are formed due to premature birth in a baby as the eye is not fully developed in a preterm baby . The treatment meted out in form of laser to regresses those abnormal blood vessels has been done and is very correct . As mentioned by the treating doctor the eye is now fully developed and there are no new blood vessels, so there is no need of further intervention . Still i would advise you to get once yearly eye check up to see if everything is okay . but once the eye is fully developed and all new blood vessels have regressed, the chance of retinal problem coming back again is very very less . If you have any follow up queries i would be happy to answer the same. hope my answer helps you .
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Harshita

Ophthalmologist

Practicing since :2011

Answered : 2430 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask an Ophthalmologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
Dear Sir, Please Refer Attached Documents And Advise Regarding Prognosis

Brief Answer: This happens due to premature birth or low birth weight sir Detailed Answer: hello thank you for your question . the baby has retinopathy of prematurity sir in which new and bnormal blood vessels are formed due to premature birth in a baby as the eye is not fully developed in a preterm baby . The treatment meted out in form of laser to regresses those abnormal blood vessels has been done and is very correct . As mentioned by the treating doctor the eye is now fully developed and there are no new blood vessels, so there is no need of further intervention . Still i would advise you to get once yearly eye check up to see if everything is okay . but once the eye is fully developed and all new blood vessels have regressed, the chance of retinal problem coming back again is very very less . If you have any follow up queries i would be happy to answer the same. hope my answer helps you .