Wide-field digital retinal imaging for retinopathy of prematurity screening in Australasia: a survey of practicing ophthalmologists.

PURPOSE To compare retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) screening experiences using binocular indirect ophthalmoscopy (BIO) and wide-field digital retinal imaging (WFDRI) at centers in Auckland, New Zealand, with those of other centers in Australasia. METHODS A web-based survey regarding methods of screening for ROP was distributed to ophthalmologists in Australia and New Zealand. RESULTS Thirty-five ophthalmologists participated in the survey, of whom 30 participated in ROP screening. Sixteen respondents used BIO exclusively, 2 used WFDRI exclusively, and 12 used both. Of these, 3 respondents used WFDRI for remote screening. CONCLUSIONS A significant proportion of ROP screeners have access to and are using WFDRI, but few currently use a telemedicine model for ROP screening.