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. 2023 Jan 1;63(1):39-63.
doi: 10.1097/IIO.0000000000000448. Epub 2022 Dec 27.

Operationalization of Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening by the Application of the Essential Public Health Services Framework

Myrna Sobhy, Emily Cole, Sayena Jabbehdari, Nita G Valikodath, Tala Al-Khaled, Lauren Kalinoski, Margaret Chervinko, David Hunter Cherwek, Chimgee Chuluunkhuu, Parag K Shah, Sagun K C, Karyn E Jonas, Angel Scanzera, Vivien L Yap, Steven Yeh, Jayashree Kalpathy-Cramer, Michael F Chiang, John Peter Campbell, R V Paul Chan

Operationalization of Retinopathy of Prematurity Screening by the Application of the Essential Public Health Services Framework

Myrna Sobhy et al. Int Ophthalmol Clin. .

Abstract

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is one of the leading causes of preventable pediatric blindness worldwide. ROP screening programs have been previously implemented in multiple low- and middle-income countries. On a global scale, it is crucial that evidence-based, standardized screening criteria are utilized in the early detection and treatment of ROP. In this review article, we utilize the National Public Health Performance Standards (NPHPS) Ten Essential Public Health Services Model organized by the core functions of assessment, policy development, and assurance to evaluate the barriers and successes of existing ROP screening programs. This framework can be applied to countries facing the third epidemic of ROP and can be used to establish a generalized model for eye care and screening worldwide.

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Conflict of interest statement

J.P.C. Financial support from Genentech; Founder, Siloam Vision, LLC; R.V.P.C. Consultant, Alcon; Financial support, Genentech, Regeneron; Founder, Siloam Vision, LLC. The remaining authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest to disclose.

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