Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) screening is done in the following babies
High-Yield Explanation
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening is done in
Preterm babies < 32 weeks of gestation
Babies with birth weight < 1.5 kg
Preterm babies of 32 - 34 weeks of gestation
Babies with birth weight 1.5 - 2 kg
Preterm babies of 32-34 weeks and babies with birth weight 1.5-2kg should have had bad neonatal course like:
a) Ventilatory support
b) O2 supply for > 24 hours
c) Ionotrope support for condition like shock
d) Blood transfusion
e) Culture positive sepris.