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Analysis Study Research Paper | Paediatrics | Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025 | Pages: 1528 - 1528 | India
Is Neonatal Anemia a Risk Factor in Developing Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Babies: A Prospective Observational Study in Rural North India
Abstract: Background: Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a vision-threatening vasoproliferative disorder that predominantly affects premature infants and is a leading cause of avoidable childhood blindness worldwide. While low gestational age and birth weight are established risk factors, recent evidence suggests that neonatal anemia may independently contribute to ROP development through exacerbation of retinal hypoxia and altered angiogenic signaling. Aim: To determine the incidence of ROP in premature infants admitted to a rural Sick Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) in North India and evaluate whether neonatal anemia acts as a significant risk factor for ROP. Materials and Methods: A prospective observational study was conducted over one year (November 2023?October 2024) including 120 preterm infants with gestational age
Keywords: Retinopathy of prematurity, neonatal anemia, prematurity, blood transfusion, VEGF, blindness prevention
How to Cite?: Dr. Monika Verma, Dr. Aabhas Bhansali, Dr. Vaishnavi Singh, "Is Neonatal Anemia a Risk Factor in Developing Retinopathy of Prematurity in Premature Babies: A Prospective Observational Study in Rural North India", Volume 14 Issue 11, November 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1528-1528, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR251121145434, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR251121145434