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Retinopathy of prematurity in India - what can we learn from the polio legacy?

Sam Ebenezer Athikarisamy1,2, Anand Vinekar3, Sanjay Patole1,2

  • 1Neonatal Directorate, Child Adolescent Health Service, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.

The Lancet Regional Health. Southeast Asia
|July 26, 2023
PubMed

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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening is vital for preterm infants. Lessons from polio eradication can improve ROP services in India, addressing resource limitations and awareness gaps.

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neonatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of vision impairment and blindness in preterm infants.
  • Effective screening and treatment are crucial for managing ROP, especially in resource-limited settings like India.
  • Increasing survival rates of preterm infants necessitates enhanced ROP services.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss the challenges of ROP screening and treatment in India.
  • To propose a comprehensive, multi-sectoral approach to address ROP.
  • To explore the application of strategies from the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI) for improving ROP care.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current ROP screening and treatment challenges in India.
  • Proposal of primary and secondary prevention strategies for ROP.
  • Discussion of a neonatal-led care model for ROP management.

Main Results:

  • Limited resources, a large at-risk population, and low awareness hinder ROP services in India.
  • The GPEI model offers transferable strategies for enhancing ROP care in developing nations.
  • A multi-sectoral, neonatal-led approach is essential for effective ROP prevention and management.

Conclusions:

  • Addressing ROP in India requires a comprehensive strategy, learning from successful public health initiatives.
  • Implementing lessons from the GPEI can significantly improve ROP outcomes.
  • A neonatal-led care model is proposed to overcome current challenges in ROP services.

Keywords:
Global polio eradication initiativeKey performance indicatorsRetinopathy of prematurityScreeningSurveillance

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