Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Current problems in the management of ROP

W E Schulenburg1, P A Bloom

  • 1Hammersmith Hospital, London, England.

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica. Supplement
|January 1, 1995
PubMed
Summary

British screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is widely implemented, with 97% of units having a policy. However, practices vary significantly, and challenges remain in screening and treatment delivery for at-risk neonates.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Pediculus Humanus Capitis in an Immuno Compromised Patient.

Bristol medico-chirurgical journal (1963)·2017
Same author

Advances in retinal ganglion cell imaging.

Eye (London, England)·2015
Same author

Development of a virtual reality training curriculum for phacoemulsification surgery.

Eye (London, England)·2013
Same author

Comparing the 1CU accommodative, multifocal, and monofocal intraocular lenses: a randomized trial.

Ophthalmology·2007
Same author

Endoscopic and transscleral cyclophotocoagulation.

The British journal of ophthalmology·2006
Same author

An experimental study on the effect of encircling band procedure on silicone oil emulsification.

The British journal of ophthalmology·2005

Area of Science:

  • Ophthalmology
  • Neonatology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Established guidelines exist for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening and treatment.
  • Implementation and delivery of ROP care present practical challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To audit current ROP screening and treatment practices in British specialized neonatal units.
  • To identify practical issues encountered in ROP screening and treatment delivery.

Main Methods:

  • A national survey of 118 specialized units caring for at-risk neonates in Britain.
  • Data collection on screening policies, referral rates, treatment modalities, and healthcare professional opinions.

Main Results:

  • 97% of units have an ROP screening policy, with consultant ophthalmologists performing 86% of screenings.
  • 23% of units referred infants to specialized treatment centers; approximately 3% of screened infants received treatment.
  • Cryotherapy (85%) and laser photocoagulation (51%) were common treatments, with 36% using both. Less than 25% of neonatologists desired ROP screening training.

Conclusions:

  • ROP screening guidelines are largely implemented in Britain, but significant practice variations exist.
  • Practical challenges in ROP screening and treatment require further discussion and potential solutions.
  • The survey highlights the need for standardized approaches and potentially broader training for ROP management.

Related Experiment Videos