Global Pediatric Health (Sep 2021)

Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity Through Utilization a Pediatric Retinal Camera at Jim Pattison Children’s Hospital: A Vision for Improved Care

  • Malshi Karunatilake MD,
  • Sibasis Daspal MD,
  • Veronica Mugarab Samedi MD,
  • Shehla Rubab MD,
  • Vasudha Erraguntla MD

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794x211039642
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 8

Abstract

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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a vascular proliferative disorder of preterm infants, with increased disease severity and incidence occurring with lower gestational age and birth weight. An alternate approach to ROP screening with wide-field digital retinal imaging helps with the early detection of ROP, especially during the pandemic.