Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening after NICU Discharge or Transfer

The authors from the University of Michigan’s regional NICU performed a retrospective review of infants at risk for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) who were eligible either for back transport to a community level II nursery, to be transferred to a general pediatric service, or to be discharged home. Seventy-four infants required either initial screening when they reached the later of 42 days of age or 32 weeks postconceptional age, or follow-up eye care for ROP. Failure to receive needed eye care after discharge or transfer from a NICU was defined as failure to have either the initial …