Table 1.
Comparative Analysis of the Volume of Retinopathy of Prematurity During the COVID-19 Pandemic Lockdown and During the Same Period in the Previous Year
| Pre-COVID | COVID-19 Lockdown | Odds Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newborns Screened | 328 | 187 | |
| Incidence of ROP | 10.37% (34/328 babies) | 18.72% (35/187 babies) | 2.08 [1.7–3.8] |
| Incidence of ST-ROP | 11.76% (4/34 babies) | 34.29% (12/35 babies) | 3.9 [1.1–13.7] |
| Newborns with ROP requiring Laser Therapy | 11.76% (4/34 babies) | 34.29% (12/35 babies) | 3.9 [1.1–13.7] |
Abbreviations: ROP, Retinopathy of prematurity; ST-ROP, Sight-threatening retinopathy of prematurity.