Screening Guidelines to Reduce Childhood Blindness Due to Retinopathy of Prematurity

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2025-06-30

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56692/upjo.2025130201

Keywords:

Childhood blindness, Premature infants, Retinopathy of prematurity, Early Screening

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Vol. 13 No. 02 (2025): UP Journal of Ophthalmology

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Review Article

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Copyright (c) 2025 Sukriti Agrawal, Manish Tandon

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Authors

  • Sukriti Agrawal Prayag Retina Care, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.
  • Manish Tandon Prayag Retina Care, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Objectives: To assess the severity of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in relation to its established risk factors and to evaluate the impact of current treatment approaches.
Methods: This study is a comprehensive review of the available literature. The severity of ROP is classified according to the International Classification of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ICROP3).
Results: Increased awareness and education about ROP, along with timely screening, play a crucial role in reducing the risk of childhood blindness. Emphasis is also placed on addressing the medico-legal implications associated with delayed diagnosis and treatment.
Conclusion: “Prevention is better than cure”—by identifying and managing risk factors early, and implementing effective screening programs, we can significantly reduce the burden of blindness caused by ROP in society.

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Agrawal S, Tandon M. Screening Guidelines to Reduce Childhood Blindness Due to Retinopathy of Prematurity. UPJO [Internet]. 2025 Jun. 30 [cited 2025 Sep. 13];13(02):42-7. Available from: https://upjo.org/index.php/upjo/article/view/571

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