The use of protective red light filter glasses as a m ethod of preventing the development and progression of retinopathy of prematurity, based on the phenomenon of preconditioning photostimulation

Abstract

Purpose. To study the possible effect of protective red light filter glasses as a method of preventing retinopathy of prematurity, based on the phenomenon of preconditioning photostimulation. Material and methods. For this study, we selected 20 children (40 eyes) from 26.5 to 36 weeks of gestational age and a birth weight of 650 to 2650 grams. All children were divided into 2 groups – the main and control groups of 10 children (20 eyes) each. Results. In the main group of the study, with the use of protective red light filter glasses, the best indicators of the electroretinogram were noted. Conclusions. The use of glasses with red protective light filters-as a method based on the phenomenon of preconditioning photostimulation, is a simple and affordable method of preventing retinopathy of prematurity, which reduces the need for surgical laser treatment and the number of adverse outcomes of this disease. Key words: retinopathy of prematurity, methods of prevention of retinopathy of prematurity.