PubMed · 2003 · 106 citations · 0 references
MedicineOphthalmologyPediatricsEarly DetectionNeonatologyPediatric OphthalmologyBlindness EpidemiologyEarly Intervention PolicyInfant Vision HealthPediatric Eye DiseasePediatric Vision ScreeningRetinopathy Of PrematurityCare Plan ManagementChildhood BlindnessEarly Vision ScreeningNeonatal Visual ScreeningNewborn Vision ScreeningPreventable BlindnessRetinopathy Of Prematurity ScreeningRetinopathy Of Prematurity Surveillance
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is one of the major emerging causes of childhood blindness. A well organised screening strategy and timely intervention can to a large extent prevent blindness due to ROP. This communication proposes a screening strategy and management plan to develop a model for the care of babies with ROP.