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I can see clearly now: Survey results from neonatal staff on mydriatic use in retinopathy or prematurity screening
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Very preterm infants require mydriatic eye drops in preparation for retinopathy of prematurity examination. Mydriatic dosing needs to provide adequate pupil dilation for the examination and yet, avoid adverse ...
Lack of evidence and consequential harm caused by mydriatic regimens used in retinopathy of prematurity screening.
Approximately 3,500 infants in New Zealand and Australia are screened annually for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). To view the retina and diagnose ROP, adequate pupil dilation with mydriatic medicines is required. ...