Retinopathy of prematurity

MONDO:0006952

A bilateral retinopathy characterized by neovascularization, scarring, retinal detachment, and eventually blindness. It may be mild or severe. It occurs in babies born prematurely. Causes include oxygen toxicity and hypoxia.

Also known as: ROP, Terry syndrome, retrolental fibroplasia

51 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 33 tagged with Retinopathy of prematurity itself.

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Including sub-types (51) Tagged with Retinopathy of prematurity (33)

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Tiny doses of avastin tested against laser for preemie eye disease

Disease control Stopped early

This study tested a low dose of the drug bevacizumab (Avastin) against standard laser treatment for retinopathy of prematurity, an eye disease that can blind premature infants. Sixteen babies with severe disease were enrolled. The goal was to see if the drug could control the dis…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: Jaeb Center for Health Research • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Sep 16, 2026 00:00 UTC

Retinopathy of prematurity

Where it sits in the disease tree

Tiny doses of avastin tested against laser for preemie eye disease