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.

Retinopathy of prematurity is a potentially blinding eye disorder that occurs primarily in infants weighing less than 1.5 kg (3.3 lb) or who are born before 31 weeks of gestation. The smaller the baby, the more likely it is to develop retinopathy. This disorder is one of the most common causes of vision loss and visual impairment in children.

About 90% of newborns have mild retinopathy of prematurity and do not require treatment. However, premature babies can have more severe disease leading to impaired vision and even blindness. Therefore, it is necessary to screen newborns for timely detection and treatment to avoid dangerous complications for the baby.