Magnitude of the problem of retinopathy of prematurity. experience in a large maternity unit with a medium size level-3 nursery

S Varughese; S Jain; N Gupta; S Singh; V Tyagi; J M Puliyel

Magnitude of the problem of retinopathy of prematurity. experience in a large maternity unit with a medium size level-3 nursery

Indian J Ophthalmol. 2001 Sep;49(3):187-8.

Authors

S Varughese¹, S Jain, N Gupta, S Singh, V Tyagi, J M Puliyel

Affiliation

¹ Department of Ophthalmology, St. Stephen's Hospital, Tis Hazari, Delhi - 110 054. puliyel@vsnl.com

PMID: 15887728

Abstract

This report describes the extent and severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in a large maternity unit. The screening of 79 preterm babies showed that ophthalmic examinations should become an important part of neonatal care.

MeSH terms

Hospitals, Maternity / statistics & numerical data*
Humans
India / epidemiology
Infant, Newborn
Neonatal Screening
Nurseries, Hospital / statistics & numerical data*
Prospective Studies
Retinopathy of Prematurity / epidemiology*