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Retinopathy of prematurity: a study
L Gopal1, T Sharma, S Ramachandran
1Vision Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Madras.
Indian Journal of Ophthalmology
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) affects 38% of low birth weight infants. Therapeutic interventions like laser photocoagulation and cryopexy showed favorable outcomes in all treated eyes.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neonatology
- Pediatrics
Background:
- Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of visual impairment in premature infants.
- Early detection and management are crucial for preventing severe visual outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the incidence of ROP in low birth weight infants.
- To evaluate the occurrence of threshold ROP and the outcomes of therapeutic interventions.
Main Methods:
- Fifty infants with birth weight less than 2000 gm were screened for ROP using binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy.
- Threshold ROP was identified, and therapeutic interventions were administered to affected eyes.
Main Results:
- ROP incidence was 38% (19 out of 50 infants).
- Threshold ROP was observed in 16 eyes, with notable cases occurring at 1600 gm birth weight and without oxygen administration.
- Ten eyes received treatment (laser photocoagulation or cryopexy), while 6 did not due to parental consent issues.
Conclusions:
- Therapeutic interventions for ROP, including laser photocoagulation and cryopexy, resulted in favorable outcomes in all treated eyes.
- The study highlights the importance of screening and timely intervention for ROP in premature infants.