Retinopathy of prematurity--a long-term follow-up.

Retinopathy of prematurity is a problem that is going to increase as more and more low birth weight babies are kept alive by the neonatologists. These babies need to be examined to detect those with Grade III retinopathy of prematurity or worse. Until there is evidence to show that the visual prognosis is improved by cryotherapy the time for their first assessment is prior to discharge from hospital.