Treated Retinopathy of Prematurity
Research type
Research Study
Full title
UK Surveillance of Treated Retinopathy of Prematurity
IRAS ID
128249
Contact name
Gill Adams
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Research summary
Currently there is little recent data on regional variations in treatment methods, neonatal units that provide retinopathy (ROP) treatment, facilities for treatment available at each unit including anaesthetic support for such preterm babies, facilities to transfer babies to units that offer treatment etc. While some parts of the UK have established neonatal networks and agreements among units for ROP treatment, in other parts, such arrangements are ill-defined. The number of babies needing ROP treatment may be higher since the introduction of revised guidelines in 2008 as earlier treatment has been shown to be beneficial. Collecting epidemiological data through the British Ophthalmic Surveillance Unit (BOSU) on the incidence of treatable ROP, the treatment methods used and facilities for treatment will provide the foundation for effective planning or resources and manpower to deal with the additional demand.
REC name
North of Scotland Research Ethics Committee 2
REC reference
13/NS/0059
Date of REC Opinion
11 Jun 2013
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion