Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol
February 2022
Background: With advances in medical facilities and increased survival of premature infants, the prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has increased. This study aimed to determine the frequency of ROP and its associated risk factors.
Methods: This descriptive-analytical, retrospective study included all premature infants with a birth weight (BW) ≤ 2,500 g and/or gestational age (GA) ≤ 35 weeks who were referred to Imam Khomeini Hospital in Ahvaz, Iran, for ROP screening over a 7-year period from April 2013 to April 2020.