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The preterm babies with retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) can have poor visual prognosis if not treated early. Presence of cataract in these babies may further delay proper screening and adequate treatment. Also, cataract can develop post-treatment for ROP, making follow-up assessment of disease activity difficult. Amblyopia is another important component to be addressed in these small individuals. This chapter highlights the different aspects of cataract in a ROP case including the causes, pathophysiology, types, and management. The preoperative workup, intraoperative challenges and postoperative care required in such babies is discussed.
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Surve, A., Dhull, C., Khokhar, S.K. (2022). Cataract Associated with ROP and Other Retinal Pathologies. In: Khokhar, S.K., Dhull, C. (eds) Essentials of Pediatric Cataract Surgery. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-0212-2_16
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