Threshold Retinopathy of Prematurity with Persistent Corneal Defect

Abstract

Aim: A case which highlights the challenges faced in treating a case of type 1 early treatment of retinopathy of prematurity (ETROP) with persistent corneal defect.

Case Report: We report a case of a preterm boy born at 28 weeks with birth weight of 700 g who presented with persistent corneal defect along with type 1 ETROP disease. Because of the inability to complete LASER, intravitreal ranibizumab was given as a rescue therapy to buy some time. But unfortunately, baby succumbed to disease because of associated systemic problems.

Conclusion: ROP can present with persistent corneal defect which can challenge the treatment of underlying pathology.

Keywords

Threshold ROP persistent corneal defect

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