International Review of Ophthalmology ›› 2020, Vol. 44 ›› Issue (5): 340-345.doi: 10.3760/ cma.j.issn.1673-5803.2020.05.008

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Application of fundus fluorescein angiography on retinopathy of prematurity

Wu Lei, Li Manhong, Zhang Zifeng, Wang Yusheng   

  1. Department of Ophthalmology, Eye Institute of Chinese PLA, Xijing Hospital, Air Force Medical University, Xi’an 710032, China
  • Online:2020-10-22 Published:2020-11-01
  • Contact: Zhang Zifeng, Email: zzffmmu@163.com
  • Supported by:
    National Natural Science Foundation of China (81770936); Key Research and Development Program of Shaanxi Province (2017SF-222); Discipline Promotion Program of Xijing Hospital (XJZT18ML21)

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Abstract:

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is the leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide. The clinical fundus examination by indirect ophthalmoscopy and wide-field digital pediatric retinal imaging system is mainly used in ROP screening and management nowadays. The fundus fluorescein angiography (FFA) designed for pediatric patients can provide more useful information regarding retinal and choroidal vasculature in the development and treatment of ROP. FFA has been shown to be critical in ROP diagnosis, treatment guidance, efficacy evaluation, and follow-up. It contributes to the body of ROP knowledge, and will continue to have an evolving role in the prevention and management of ROP. (Int Rev Ophthalmol, 2020, 44：340-345)

Key words: fundus fluorescein angiography, retinopathy of prematurity, infants