ABSTRACT
This study was conducted to determine the distribution and risk factors of retinopathy of prematurity [ROP] in premature infants referred to neonates intensive care unit [NICU] of central hospital of Kerman University of Medical Sciences, to obtain primary information on ROP in Kerman, Iran. In a cross sectional prospective study, data of premature infants screened for ROP including possible risk factors and eye examination results were recorded during 2006-2008 and analyzed by using logistic regression and chi-square tests. Out of 83 premature infants, 24 [29%] had different stages of ROP [CI 95%: 0.19-0.39]. The infants' mean gestational age [GA] and mean birth weight [BW] in ROP group were 30.17 +/- 1.8 weeks and 1247.92 +/- 237.1 grams [g], respectively. Logistic regression analysis showed a significant relation between GA and BW with ROP [P<0.001]. Indication for treatment was set in 6 [25%] infants. The results of this study illustrate a relatively high prevalence of ROP in this series. GA and BW were independent ROP determinants