Retinopathy of prematurity in a Copenhagen high‐risk sample 1997–98

Abstract

ABSTRACT.Purpose: From two recent materials to describe the present clinical status regarding retinopathy of prematurity in Denmark, and to outline trends over time. Key words: retinopathy of prematurity -pre-terms at high risk -visual impairment, compulsory registration -ophthalmic surveillance for ROP -gestational age -birth weight -screening limits for ROP.

Surveillance for retinopathy of prematurity in a Copenhagen high‐risk sample 1999–2001. Has progress reached a plateau?

“…As part of our prospective clinical quality control, we published the Copenhagen tertiary neonatal centre ophthalmic surveillance study regarding prematures born in 1997–98 (Fledelius et al 2000). With low gestational age (GA) and birthweight (BW) remaining the main risk factors for developing the retinal disorder, we could state that (a) that risk limits for ROP had eventually decreased, and (b) ophthalmic surveillance appeared to be more effective than before.…”