PEDIATRICS Vol. 98 No. 6 December 1996, pp. A30
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Palmer E. The continuing threat of retinopathy of prematurity.

Editorial Comment. Retinopathy of prematurity continues to occur and to haunt neonatology. These latest concerns about cryotherapy are disturbing. The worst development, however, is that laser therapy is now widely used instead of cryotherapy and there are no controlled studies to support this therapy. Its long-term safety has not been established. Severe cataracts requiring surgery have been reported. Cataract surgery in neonates can have catastrophic consequences on visual development. It's not the same "excellent" result one sees in adult cataract surgery! For details, please read Dr Palmer's editorial.