Study of incidence, risk factors, and treatment outcomes in retinopathy of prematurity in a tertiary care center

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Author	Srikanth, Krishnagopal Anudeep, Kannegolla Sindal, Manavi D. Jha, Kirti Nath
Copyright Year	2019
Abstract	Aim: The primary aim of the study is to determine the association between incidence, risk factors, and treatment outcomes in retinopathy of prematurity (ROP). Subjects and Methods: A longitudinal observational study was carried out on 65 babies who fulfilled the criteria for ROP screening at a tertiary center. Results: Of the 65 babies screened, 24 (36.9%) developed some stage of ROP with 12 developing Type 1 ROP. Mean birth weight, mean gestational age (GA), and duration of oxygen therapy were significantly associated with the development of ROP (P = 0.047, P < 0.001, and P < 0.001, respectively). One-third of the babies had maternal risk factors also. Of the 24 babies with ROP, zone 3 was involved in 13 (54.1%) babies and zone 2 was involved in 11 (45.8%) babies; 7 (29.1%) had stage 1, 9 (37.5%) had stage 2, and 8 (33.3%) had stage 3. Of 24 babies with ROP, 12 (50%) required treatment with laser photocoagulation and all these babies showed regression of ROP following treatment. Conclusion: Birth weight <1.70 kg, GA <32 weeks, and oxygen therapy were associated with development of ROP. ROP regressed with laser photocoagulation.
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ISSN	25894528
DOI	10.4103/tjosr.tjosr_10_19
Journal	Tnoa Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research
Issue Number	1
Volume Number	57
Language	English
Publisher	Medknow
Access Restriction	Open
Subject Keyword	Pediatrics and Child Health Laser Photocoagulation Retinopathy of Prematurity Treatment Outcomes Tnoa Journal of Ophthalmic Science and Research, Volume 57, Issue 1
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