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. 2019 Jan 4;2(1):e186801. doi: 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2018.6801

Table 4. Survey on Structure for ROP Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in 24 Swedish Ophthalmology Departments.

Infrastructure and Capacity No. (%)
Patients
Very preterm infants screened in hospital annually, No.
<10 3 (12)
10-50 15 (62)
>50 6 (25)
Equipment
Retinal camera
Available in the facility 14 (58)
Used for screening 5 (21)
Photographs transferred to center of excellence 3 (12)
Documentation
Results of ROP screenings documented in both ophthalmology and neonatal medical record 7 (29)
Guidelines
Written guidelines for screening, diagnosis, and treatment of ROP 23 (94)
Written standard for notifying ROP surgeon 9 (38)
Written standard for reporting ROP status when patient is transferred to other hospital 5 (21)
Staffing
Ophthalmologists for ROP screenings in department, No.
1-2 7 (29)
3-4 14 (58)
≥5 3 (12)
ROP screening examinations performed per ophthalmologist annually, No.
<25 5 (21)
25-50 12 (50)
>50 7 (29)
Treatment Facilities
Treatment of ROP performed
At the facility 6 (25)
At regional center 10 (42)
Outside region 8 (33)
Laser or anti–vascular endothelial growth factor treatments performed at facility annually, No.
0 18 (75)
1-4 1 (4)
5-10 3 (12)
>10 2 (8)

Abbreviation: ROP, retinopathy of prematurity.