Objective:

To assess the prevalence and risk factors associated with the development of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in preterm infants with a birth weight >1500 g or a gestational age >32 weeks, and to investigate the impact of medicolegal concerns on screening decisions.

Approach:

Key Findings:

• Being small for gestational age and having multiple systemic comorbidities are significant risk factors for ROP in larger preterm infants.
• Medicolegal concerns influence the decision to screen for ROP beyond established guidelines.

Interpretation:

The study suggests a need to refine existing ROP screening guidelines to better reflect population-specific risk factors and reduce unnecessary screenings.

Limitations:

• The study may not capture all potential risk factors due to exclusion criteria.
• Data collection was limited to infants who underwent all screening sessions.

Conclusion:

Refining ROP screening guidelines could improve resource utilization and maintain patient safety in middle-income settings.

Source

Based on findings from:

Evaluation of the frequency, risk factors and outcomes of ROP in preterm infants with a BW >1500 g or GA >32 weeks in Turkiye (TR-ROP 2) and medicolegal fears: a Turkish Neonatal Society multicentre study

Ahmet Yagmur Bas, Esin Koc, Sezin Unal, Ibrahim Murat Hirfanoglu. British Journal Of Ophthalmology, 2026.

https://bjo.bmj.com/content/110/8/929

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