Image harmonization and deep learning automated classification of plus disease in retinopathy of prematurity.

Purpose: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a retinal vascular disease affecting premature infants that can culminate in blindness within days if not monitored and treated. A disease stage for scrutiny and administration of treatment within ROP is "plus disease" characterized by increased tortuosity and dilation of posterior retinal blood vessels. The monitoring of ROP occurs via routine imaging, typically using expensive instruments ($50 to $140 K) that are unavailable in low-resource settings at the point of care.

Results of the National Program for the Prevention of Blindness in Childhood by Retinopathy of Prematurity in Argentina (2004-2016).

Introduction: The ROP Argentina Group was created in 2003 and is responsible for the National Program for the Prevention of Blindness in Childhood by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in Argentina.

Objetives: To describe the program implementation and results achieved in relation to ROP care in terms of effectiveness, access, and quality (2004-2016).

Population And Methods: Descriptive, retrospective study with a dynamic cohort carried out in facilities that are part of the registry.