Trends in Retinopathy of Prematurity Among Preterm Infants in California, 2012 to 2021.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

The incidence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) has been increasing in the US since 2003. Understanding the progression of and racial disparities in ROP incidence in California can provide a contrasting perspective that may guide future research and practice in the management and prevention of ROP.

Objective

To describe how the screening and incidence of ROP among very preterm infants in California changed from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2021.

Design, setting, and participants

This study used a cohort of very preterm infants (defined as infants born prior to 32 weeks' gestational age or weighing less than 1500 g) admitted to 60 neonatal intensive care units across California from January 1, 2012, to December 31, 2021. Among this cohort, several fact

SUBMITTER: Quinn MK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11450636 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature