Asymmetric Presentation of Retinopathy of Prematurity

ABSTRACT

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) usually has symmetricpresentation and progression between fellow eyes. In thisretrospective review of records, asymmetric presentation wasnoted in 16 (3.9%) out of 410 babies over a period of one year.Management and final outcome differed in 10 and 11 infantsrespectively. ROP need not always be symmetric and may requirevariable management.