Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening Indication — free guideline decision tool
This tool applies the Chinese retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening criteria to decide whether a preterm infant needs fundus examination, with first-exam timing and staging reference.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
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No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
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Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Screening Indication do?
Use in the NICU to identify preterm infants who require ROP screening and to schedule the first dilated fundus examination.
How is the result calculated?
Screen if GA < 32 wk OR birth weight < 2000 g OR (birth weight ≥ 2000 g but critically ill with prolonged oxygen). First exam at 4–6 weeks postnatal or 32 weeks corrected GA, whichever is later.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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This tool applies the Chinese retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening criteria to decide whether a preterm infant needs fundus examination, with first-exam timing and staging reference.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.