Abstract

Study design: This was a retrospective study done in a tertiary care centre in North Karnataka from Sept 2022 to Sept 2023.
Purpose: To study the prevalence and patterns of ROP in babies requiring oxygen supplementation due to RDS and septicemia.
Methods: Infants as per the Government of India “RBSK” guidelines were screened at our hospital for ROP. Babies requiring oxygen supplementation due to RDS and septicemia during course of treatment were included in the study. Baseline characteristics, systemic risk factors, and ocular findings including ROP stages and zones involved were noted in designated proforma.
Results: Of the 202 eyes of 101 infants screened, 24 eyes of 13 infants (12.5%) had ROP. Of these, 60 babies which required oxygen supplementation were included in the study. Of these babies, 22 eyes of 11 babies (18.3%) had ROP.
Conclusion: The rate of ROP in our hospital is comparable to previously published data. Incidence of APROP was seen in babies on long term ventilation.