Programme planning and screening strategy in retinopathy of prematurity.

Abstract

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.

Keywords

• Retinopathy of prematurity
• screening
• training