Incidence, Risk Factors of Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Very Low Birth Weight Infants in Singapore

Introduction: To determine the incidence, risk factors and need for surgery for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) among very-low-birth-weight (VLBW) infants. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective study of all VLBW infants managed by the department over 14 years, from 1988 to 2001. Preterm infants were examined according to the Royal College of Ophthalmologists’ guidelines, and retinopathy was graded following the International...