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. 2022 May 9;11(3):215–220. doi: 10.5409/wjcp.v11.i3.215

Table 3.

Suggested treatment guidelines for retinopathy of prematurity during the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic

Disease
Comment
Type 1 ROP (ETROP)[9] Treat as soon as you possible, preferably on the day that screening was done. Laser recommended
AROP[10] Treat as soon as possible. Laser if disease is amenable. Intravitreal injections can be used, but caution to be exercised since follow-up may be a critical issue with travel restrictions for the family
Less than Type 1 ROP. Stage 2 with pre plus, stage 3 with no or early plus, high risk for APROP (but not yet full fledged), borderline Zone 1 disease/poor pupil dilatation, unclear media with pre-plus Given the difficulty to closely follow-up consider treatment a ‘little earlier’ than classical Type 1 ROP
Stage 4A and 4B ROP[10] Surgery must be performed as soon as treating ROP specialist feels it is required with adequate precautions taken while providing anesthesia
Stage 5 ROP[10] Surgery is not urgent. Case-to-case based decision must be considered

ROP: Retinopathy of prematurity; AROP: Aggressive retinopathy of prematurity.