Screening for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) in South Africa: data from a newly established prospective regional register
Data from the ROPSA register on the frequency of any ROP and treatment-requiring ROP may be biased due to low screening coverage and high incomplete screening. Reasons need to be explored and corrective interventions initiated. The ROPSA register will enable the impact of these interventions to be monitored. The findings of this study will contribute to the ongoing revision of South African national ROP screening guidelines.
Authors
- Natasha Raygaan Rhoda (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9194-5522)
- Clare Elizabeth Gilbert (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3514-6248)
- Esmé Jordaan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0361-3473)
- Rudzani Muloiwa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4527-0827)
- Teboho Seobi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7125-4217)
- Gerd Holmström (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5600-7186)
- Linda Visser (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0239-5208)
- Tshilidzi van der Lecq (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4712-453X)
Institutions
- South African Medical Research Council (ZA)
- Uppsala University (SE)
- Western Cape Department of Health (ZA)
- University of Cape Town (ZA)
- Stellenbosch University (ZA)
- London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (GB)
- University of the Western Cape (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMJ Open Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-04-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjophth-2024-002036
- Citations
- 4
- Primary Topic
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 5.44
Funders
- Department of Higher Education and Training