Retinopathy of prematurity is a disease that affects the eyes of many babies who are prematurely born. If the retinopathy is not detected in the days following birth, blindness may occur. Studies have demonstrated that by observing the blood vessels within the retina, the disease can be quantified at an early stage, and early treatment can save the baby’s eyes. We have developed a new tool to a...

Growing rates of premature birth have led to increases in the prevalence of retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), which is now becoming a leading cause of childhood blindness worldwide (1). At the same time, cost-effective and accessible screening methods and medical services may reduce its incidence. Prompt approaches to management of complications, as well as providing low vision aids for childre...