DR. RAKSHITA KENE

DR. HIRIKA GOSALIA, Dr. PARAG K. SHAH

Abstract

We studied ocular findings other than ROP detected during tele screening programe from January2020 to December2021. Total 4718 babies were screened in 10,670 imaging sessions. Non-ROP ocular abnormalities were seen in 264 eyes of 140 babies. Posterior segment pathologies seen in 92.1% babies with hemorrhage being the most common.Rare life threatening patholology like Retinoblastoma was also detected. Anterior segment pathologies were seen in 7.8% babies with congenital cataract being the most common, microphthalmos and corneal disorders. 20.7 % had referral-warranted pathologies. Surgical intervention done for 1.4% babies, 2.1% babies were treated medically, and 2.1% babies needed visual rehabilitation. This is one of the few studies describing the magnitude and spectrum of neonatal ocular pathologies other than ROP during COVID era. Digital imaging has a significant impact on early detection and timely intervention for various vision as well as life-threatening non-ROP pathologies

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