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A STUDY OF RISK FACTORS FOR RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY IN A MEDICAL COLLEGE HOSPITAL IN SOUTH INDIA TO EVALUATE THE CRITERIA FOR SCREENING FOR RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY
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Corres.Author Dr S.Surendra
Email drpebyreddy@gmail.com
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ROP is a major cause of preventable blindness in preterm infants. The incidence of ROP is increasing in developing countries due to increased survival of preterm infants. The profile of ROP differs between various countries. To study the risk factors and screening strategy for ROP. Seventy six preterm infants with birth weight 2000 grams and/ or gestational age 37 weeks were included. Antenatal, perinatal and postnatal data were collected for all infants. Screening for ROP was done at 4 weeks post natal age and continued as per initial finding. Statistical analysis was done by Smith’s statistical package. Multiple antenatal, perinatal and postnatal risk factors were identified. Stage 2 ROP was seen in birth weight of 1500 grams ± 0.16 and gestational age of 32 weeks. Stage 3 ROP was seen in birth weight of 1200 grams and gestational age of 32 weeks. ROP occurred in our study in infants above 1500 grams and in gestational age of 32 weeks. American Academy of Paediatrics recommends screening of infants’ ? 28 weeks of gestational age and ? 1500 grams birth weight. Our study shows that ROP screening should be modified for the existing local scenarioddd