Table 3.
Reported cases of ROP blindness in sub-Saharan Africa 2013–2019.
| Country | Year | Participantsa | ROP blind | Prevalence (%) | Study |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Botswana | |||||
| Neonatal Unit | Jun 2018–May 2019 | 200 | 7 | 3.5 | Gezmu13 |
| Democratic Republic of the Congo | |||||
| Eye Hospital | Jan 2014–Jun 2016 | 67 | 1 | 1.5 | Kabesha14 |
| Eritrea | |||||
| Eye Hospital | Jan 2011-Dec 2015 | 249 | 5b | 2.0 | Gyawali15 |
| Ethiopia | |||||
| Eye Hospital | Jun 2016-Dec 2019 | 93 | 12 | 12.9 | Melesse16 |
| Mozambique | |||||
| School for Visually Impaired | Sep 2015 | 99 | 1b | 1.0 | Almeida17 |
| Nigeria | |||||
| School for Visually Impaired | Jun-Jul 2017 | 114 | 1b | 0.9 | Olowoyeye18 |
| South Africa | |||||
| Neonatal Unit | Jan 2009-Dec 2014 | 919 | 7 | 0.8 | Jacoby19 |
| Referral Hospital | 2009-2015 | 13 | 2 c | 15.4 | Botha20 |
| Neonatal Unit | Jan 2013-Dec 2013 | 132 | 1 | 0.8 | Dadoo21 |
| Eye Hospital | 2013-2015 | 1,911 | 2d | 0.1 | Kana22 |
| Sudan | |||||
| Neonatal Unit | Nov 2011-Sep 2012 | NA | NA | 5.0 | Saleem23 |
a
Includes infants who were treated or met screening criteria, children with visual impairment seen in eye hospital, or students in schools for the blind.
b
Blind and/or visually impaired.
c
At least two cases.
d
Unilateral cases.