Retinopathy of prematurity-risk factors are all except: (A) Prematurity, (B) Bih weight less than 1.5 kg, (C) Excessive oxygen used, (D) Polyhydramnios
Answer is D. (Refer: AK Khurana Comprehensive Ophthalmology, 6th edition, pg no. 283)Impoant risk factors for ROM are:-Primary: Prematurity: Gestation age <32 weeks (most impoant): Bih weight <1.5kg; Oxygen therapy: Excessive oxygen useOther: Sepsis, multiple blood transfusions, apnoeic spells, metabolic acidosis, use of aminophylline & antibiotics