Knowledge and practice regarding retinopathy of prematurity among paediatricians
Vol. 11 No. 4 (2022), Original Research Article
Vol. 11 No. 4 (2022)

Knowledge and practice regarding retinopathy of prematurity among paediatricians

Original Research Article
Published 2023-01-01
Priyanka Shrestha
Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Smriti Mathema
Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics, Kathmandu Medical College Teaching Hospital, Sinamangal, Kathmandu, Nepal.
Pranil Man Singh Pradhan
Associate Professor, Department of Community Medicine, Maharajgunj Medical Campus, Institute of Medicine, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, Nepal
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Keywords

Knowledge
Ophthalmologist
Pediatricians
Practice
Retinopathy of prematurity

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Shrestha, P., Mathema, S., & Pradhan, P. M. S. (2023). Knowledge and practice regarding retinopathy of prematurity among paediatricians. Journal of Kathmandu Medical College, 11(4), 197–203. Retrieved from https://jkmc.com.np/ojs3/index.php/journal/article/view/1199
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Abstract

Background: Retinopathy of prematurity, a vision threatening disease of the preterm occurs due to abnormal retinal vasculature development. Early detection and timely management, prevents blindness. Paediatricians, the primary care pro

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