Purpose Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious problem which potentially can lead to
blindness. The objective of this study is to detect the incidence of ROP and the number of
preterm babies requiring treatment for ROP in our center and to establish the screening
criteria for our country. Methods A total of 801 babies with a gestational age less than 37
weeks were screened for ROP. Babies with a gestational age (GA) less than 32 weeks (n=
348) were assigned as group 1. Babies with a GA between 32 and 34 weeks (n= 335) were …

PURPOSE. Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a serious problem which potentially can
lead to blindness. The objective of this study is to detect the incidence of ROP and the
number of preterm babies requiring treatment for ROP in our center and to establish the
screening criteria for our country. METHODS. A total of 801 babies with a gestational age
less than 37 weeks were screened for ROP. Babies with a gestational age (GA) less than 32
weeks (n= 348) were assigned as group 1. Babies with a GA between 32 and 34 weeks (n …