Variations in prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and completeness of screening in five units within a South African region: a register-based study

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Authors

Tshilidzi van der Lecq · Groote Schuur Hospital

Gerd Holmström · Uppsala University

E Jordaan Jordaan · South African Medical Research Council

Phumza Nongena · Somerset Hospital

Natasha Rhoda · University of Cape Town

Rudzani Muloiwa · University of Cape Town

On behalf of the Dutch MIRECA Collaborative Group

Abstract

Completeness of screening and ROP prevalence varied widely in the units. Of concern is the high proportion of infants with ROP, including stage 3 ROP, who do not complete screening. Measures to increase completeness of screening are needed to improve the detection of cases requiring treatment. The ROPSA register will allow these improvements to be monitored over time.

Topics & Keywords

Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies Child Abuse and Related Trauma Neonatal Respiratory Health Research

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Eye

DOI: 10.1038/s41433-026-04257-y

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