Retinopathy of Prematurity

(ROP)

Introduction

First described by Theodore L. Terry

in 1942
The risk of visual impairment can be
minimized with carefull
management.
It is estimated that ROP accounts for
19% of pediatric blindness
worldwide.

 ROP is an ischemic retinopathy of

premature and low birth weight
infant.

Infant Requiring
Examination
All infant with a birth weight of less
than 1500 g
All infant with a gestational age of 30
weeks or less
Selected infant with 1500-2000 g or
EGA greater than 30 weeks with an
unstable clinical course.

Timing of Examination
Between 4 and 6 weeks of postnatal
age.
Within the 31 st to 33 rd week of
postmenstrual age.

Gestational Age at
Birth

Postmenstrual

22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30

31
31
31
31
31
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32
33
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