Screening and Result Analysis of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm and Low Birth Weight Neonates
Screening and Result Analysis of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Preterm and Low Birth Weight Neonates
Keywords:
Retinopathy of prematurity, low birth weight, gestational ageAbstract
Background and Objectives: A cross sectional study was carried out at Department of Ophthalmology, Sir Takhatsinhji Hospital and Government Medical College, Bhavnagar from November 2015 – May 2016 in 50 preterm and low birth weight neonates to screen them for retinopathy of prematurity. Methods: Subjects were neonates of low birth weight and/or premature , attending out patient department as well as indoor at Sir Takhatsinhji hospital. After anterior segment evaluation of both the eyes, pupils were dilated. Posterior segment evaluation done using binocular indirect ophthalmoscope and 28 D lens after applying pediatric eye speculum. Vascularization of retina was examined upto the periphery and charted. Data was entered in Microsoft Excel 2007 and Incidence rate calculated of ROP. Results & Conclusion: Incidence of retinopathy of prematurity in preterm and low birth weight neonates is 20%. Out of which, 60% neonates had birth weight </=1000 g and 70% neonates had gestational age </=28 weeks at the time of birth. So, screening of ROP is mandatory in all premature and low birth weight neonates. [Payal A NJIRM 2017; 8(2):166-168]
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