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Optimizing retinopathy of prematurity screening in China using a single objective criterion: a 10-year retrospective analysis

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  • Zhenglin Li

  • Suo Guo

  • Haojue Xu

  • Wentao Dong

  • June 17, 2026

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    The study evaluated the effectiveness of a single objective screening criterion for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in premature infants.

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    Among 1,453 infants screened, 48.5% had ROP and 25.5% had severe ROP, with the objective group identifying 98.2% of ROP cases.

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    Lower gestational age and birth weight were significant independent risk factors for severe ROP, while sex and case source were not.

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    The subjective screening approach showed minimal clinical value, as no new severe ROP cases were reported after 2017 in that group.

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    The study recommends omitting subjective high-risk criteria in tertiary hospitals to reduce unnecessary screenings and associated burdens.

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Optimizing retinopathy of prematurity screening in China using a single objective criterion: a 10-year retrospective analysis

  • by Zhenglin Li, Suo Guo, Haojue Xu, Wentao Dong

  • June 17, 2026

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