The rate of premature babies with retinopathy of prematurity and visual impairment is highest when the gestational age is less than 28 weeks, accompanied by a low birth weight of less than 1.5 kg. Screening and treatment for retinopathy of prematurity should be best performed within 3 - 4 weeks after birth.

Retinopathy of prematurity is one of the challenges faced by premature babies. The stages of retinopathy of prematurity progress quite quickly, from mild to severe, and can cause blindness if not intervened promptly.