Outcome of the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity in Qatar

ABSTRACT

To evaluate the results of the treatment of Retinopathy of Prematurity [ROP] patients in Qatar a retrospective analysis was made of 43 infants treated between January 1999 and December 2002 initially with indirect laser transpupillary photocoagulation. Cryotherapy was used only on those needing re-treatment. A favorable outcome overall was obtained in 40 cases [90%] after ten received re-treatment. The statistical interpretation, complicating factors and outcomes are discussed. It is concluded that the results of threshold ROP treatment in Qatar are encouraging