The Burden of Retinopathy of Prematurity in Albania: A Nationwide Observational Study
This first national study demonstrates that more than one-third of preterm infants in Albania develop ROP, with nearly 7% progressing to advanced stages. The findings highlight the urgent need for a structured national screening program, improved neonatal care, and access to treatment.
Authors
- Amin Kanani (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2081-9318)
- Ilir Arapi
- Alketa Tandili (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3921-4404)
- Vilma Mema
- Sindhoora Dama
- Eglantina Bulica
Institutions
- University of Medicine Tirana (AL)
- University of Tirana (AL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-11-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.97355
- Primary Topic
- Retinopathy of Prematurity Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00