Book ROP Screening for Premature Babies | Lahalak Medical Platform

A specialized retinal examination for premature infants to detect ROP early, ensuring timely intervention and preventing potential vision loss, providing the best start for your newborn's eye health.

Scientific name: Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening

A specialized retinal exam for premature infants using precise medical tools to evaluate blood vessel growth. It aims to diagnose and treat retinopathy early to prevent retinal detachment or blindness.

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening - Protect Your Premature Baby's Vision
Service type Specialized medical screening
Duration 20-30 minutes
Fasting Fasting is not required

Included Services

  • Pupil dilation with specialized drops
  • Indirect ophthalmoscopy examination
  • Detailed medical report on retinal status

Medical Service Information

Why does your baby need this screening?

  • Detect abnormal blood vessel growth in the retina.
  • Prevent retinal detachment which can lead to blindness.
  • Determine the need for laser therapy or injections in advanced cases.
  • Monitor vision development in infants born before 31 weeks.

When should the screening be done?

  • The first exam is usually performed between 4 to 6 weeks after birth.
  • Infants born weighing less than 1500 grams.
  • Infants born before 31 weeks of gestation.
  • Cases recommended by a neonatologist based on clinical health.

Screening Steps

  • Administering dilating drops 30 minutes before the exam.
  • Using a mild local anesthetic to ensure the baby's comfort.
  • Retinal examination by a specialized pediatric ophthalmologist.
  • Scheduling the next follow-up based on screening results.

Conditions & Notices

  • Must bring birth medical records and birth weight
  • Preferable not to feed the baby one hour before the exam to avoid reflux