Classification of ROP: Typical or Classical Form of ROP

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Mihir Kothari*, V. Narendran**, Parag K. Shah***
*MS, DNB, FPOS, Diploma in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus ( USA ),
Director, Jyotirmay Eye Clinic and Pediatric Low Vision Center,
205 Ganatra Industrial Estate,
Pokhran Road No1,
Thane (W) 400 601,
Maharashtra, India

** DNB, Chief Medical Officer and Head of the Vitreo-retinal Services,
Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology,
Avinashi Road, Coimbatore 641 014,
Tamilnadu, India.

*** DNB, Consultant, Vitreo-retinal Services,
Aravind Eye Hospital and Post Graduate Institute of Ophthalmology,
Avinashi Road , Coimbatore 641 014,
Tamilnadu , India .

Corresponding author:
Mihir Kothari : drmihirkothari@yahoo.com

Classification of ROP:

An international classification of retinopathy of prematurity was put forward by The Committee for the Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity in 1984 (updated in 1987 and 2005) 20. This is universally accepted and followed till date.

1. Typical or classic form of ROP: This form of ROP passes through five stages with increasing severity.

Figure 1A to 1H: showing Normal Fundus and Different Stages of ROP

Figure 1A: Normal Fundus of a Newborn Baby

1A: Normal Fundus of a Newborn Baby

Figure 1B: Immature Vessels in a Preterm Baby

1B: Immature Vessels in a Preterm Baby

Figure 1C: Stage 1 ROP with Demarcation Line

1C: Stage 1 ROP with Demarcation Line

Figure 1D: Stage 2 ROP with Elevated Ridge

1D: Stage 2 ROP with Elevated Ridge

Figure 1E: Stage 3 ROP with Neovascularisation

1E: Stage 3 ROP with Neovascularisation

Figure 1F: Stage 4: ROP with Partial Retinal Detachment

1F: Stage 4: ROP with Partial Retinal Detachment

Figure 1G: Stage 5 ROP with White Membrane behind the Lens

1G: Stage 5 ROP with White Membrane behind the Lens

Figure 1H: Stage 5 ROP with complete Retinal Detachment on the Ultrasound B-Scan

1H: Stage 5 ROP with complete Retinal Detachment on the Ultrasound B-Scan

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