Myopia severity and quantity of laser for Retinopathy of Prematurity
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Is the severity of myopia dependent on the quantity and extent of retinal laser ablation for Retinopathy of Prematurity
IRAS ID
231780
Contact name
Patrick Watts
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 1 months, 25 days
Research summary
This will study whether the laser dose used in infants with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) results in a greater amount of myopia (short sightedness/near-sightedness). It is known infants with ROP already develop more short sightedness. We believe the level of short sightedness is dependent on the amount of laser applied onto the retina. This is a retrospective study looking at the data of children treated for ROP between 2007-2010. We will assess this using two methods: one of directly correlating the levels of short sightedness and the number of laser shots applied to the retina. Secondly the area of retina treated will be determined by measuring the area of retina treated using photographs taken after laser as part of routine management, the proportion of area treated will be determined. We will look at the patients notes to gather data about their visual development, refractive error (eye glasses prescription) and any other complications such as retinal detachment and squint.
REC name
South West - Cornwall & Plymouth Research Ethics Committee
REC reference
17/SW/0249
Date of REC Opinion
13 Nov 2017
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion