Retinopathy of prematurity is usually ruled out when the condition does not occur about six months after birth, but the exact onset is related to the patient’s condition.
Retinopathy of prematurity is usually triggered by low birth weight, preterm labor, and a history of high levels of oxygen intake, and the onset of the disease usually peaks around 3 to 6 weeks after birth. When no retinopathy of prematurity occurs about six months after birth, retinopathy of prematurity can generally be ruled out, but the exact onset is related to the patient’s condition and may be delayed.
Patients with retinopathy of prematurity may naturally terminate without further progression if their condition is mild, while children with severe disease may progress to retinal detachment.
It is recommended that preterm infants with a history of high oxygen intake and low birth weight infants should have regular funduscopic examinations in the ophthalmology department of the hospital after birth, and if retinopathy of prematurity is detected, it can be seen promptly and treated according to the doctor’s instructions.