National guidelines for screening and management of retinopathy of prematurity in Kenya: An overview of the recommendations

Abstract

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a challenge to neonatology and ophthalmology, as it causes blindness before the age of six months of age. In low and middle income countries, it is an upcoming epidemic and important cause of childhood blindness. Guidelines in many developing countries are lacking. The objective of the national guidelines for screening and management of ROP in Kenya is to improve the access, quality and coverage of prevention, screening, treatment and follow-up in ROP services. In this article, we provide an overview of the guidelines to facilitate their implementation by those providing care in new born units and eye care services.