Abstract
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) was first noted in the 1940's when more and more oxygen was being administered to premature infants. This disease was called retrolental fibroplasia by Terry in 1941. The term retinopathy of prematurity was coined by Heath in 1951.
Key words: retinopathy of prematurity, ROP, retrolental fibroplasias
doi: 10.4038/sljch.v34i3.400
Sri Lanka Journal of Child Health, 2004; 34:89-91
DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/sljch.v34i3.400 | Journal eISSN: 2386-110X
Language: English
Page range: 89 - 91
Published on: Mar 9, 2009
Published by: Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
© 2009 Pratik Sen, published by Sri Lanka College of Paediatricians
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