2Uz. Dr., Gaziantep University, Ophthalmology, Gaziantep - TÜRKİYE
3Yrd. Doç. Dr., Gaziantep University, Ophthalmology, Gaziantep - TÜRKİYE
4Asist. Dr., Gaziantep University, Ophthalmology, Gaziantep - TÜRKİYE
5Prof. Dr., Gaziantep University, Ophthalmology, Gaziantep - TÜRKİYE
6Asist. Dr., Gaziantep University, Public Health, Gaziantep - TÜRKİYE Purpose: To determine the prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) and effects of multiple pregnancies on ROP in the southeast region of Turkey.
Materials and Methods: The records of premature infants examined in ophthalmology department of Gaziantep University were included in this retrospective study. Infants with gestational age (GA) ?32 weeks or birth weight (BW) ?1500 g were included. Multiple pregnancies were recorded separately.
Results: We included 1396 eyes of 698 preterm infants in our study. The mean BW of the infants without ROP was 1380.44 ± 265.52 g while the mean BW of the patients with any stage ROP was 1221.7 ± 264.97 g (P < 0.001). The mean GA of the infants without ROP was 30.6 ± 1.98 weeks while the mean GA of the patients with any stage ROP was 29.2 ± 2.17 weeks (P < 0.001). Stage of ROP worsened as the BW (P < 0.001) and GA decreased (P < 0.001). Multiple gestation didn?t affect the presence of ROP (P = 0.306).
Conclusion: ROP prevalence in the southeast region of Turkey is similar to the western areas. Low BW and low GA are risk factors for the development of ROP. In our study, multiple pregnancy didn?t increase the ROP prevalence.
Keywords : Retinopathy of prematurity, multiple pregnancy, Retinopathy of prematurity prevalence