Retinopathy of Prematurity
The retina specialist and the ophthalmologist, together with the pediatrician, are the ones who evaluate retinopathy of prematurity, a disorder of the retina's blood vessels that can occur in babies born prematurely.
What it involves: It affects the development of the vessels of the retina, the layer of the eye responsible for capturing light, and for this reason it requires monitoring in premature newborns.
Common causes: It is related to premature birth, since the eye has not yet completed its development.
When should you see a doctor? In premature babies, scheduled ophthalmologic review is recommended to detect any change in time. Attending the evaluations indicated by the professional is key to protecting the child's vision.
Data on 35 doctors who treat retinopathy of prematurity
Specialties that treat retinopathy of prematurity
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in retinopathy of prematurity
Dr. Edgar Bustos Córdova
Dr. Edgar Arturo Mercado Peña
Dr. Alberto Fregoso Ojeda
Dr. Rodolfo Rivas Ruiz
Dr. Sergio Miguel Gomez Dorantes
Dr. Carlos Takumi Namba Bando
Dr. Rodrigo Luna Muñoz
Dr. Rodrigo Luna Muñoz
Dr. Jesús Soto Landeros
Dr. Mercado Filomena Vizcaino
Dra. Olga Eugenia Martínez Garza
Dr. Jose Luis Balanzar Serna
Dr. Alfonso Corona Tellez
Dr. Rodriguez Francisco Herrera
Dr. Román Pineda Abarca
Dr. Escandon Hector Calles
Dr. Ana Maria Ruiz Perez
Dr. Roberto Moreno Paez
Dr. Francisco Alvarado Alemán
Dr. Jesús Isidro Pinzón Sánchez
Frequently asked questions
What is retinopathy of prematurity?
The retina specialist and the ophthalmologist, together with the pediatrician, are the ones who evaluate retinopathy of prematurity, a disorder of the retina's blood vessels that can occur in babies born prematurely.
Which doctor treats retinopathy of prematurity?
Retinopathy of Prematurity is usually treated by specialists in clinical analyst, ophthalmologist, optometrist, pediatrician, medical and surgical retina specialist, ophthalmologist.