Challenges | Frequency | % |
Lack of equipment and consumables | ||
Electronic systems to document ROP findings | 15 | 100 |
Lack of equipment to regulate oxygen in NICUs | 15 | 100 |
No laser for treatment | 10 | 66.7 |
Other: indirect ophthalmoscopes, specula, eye drops | 4 | 26.7 |
Other challenges | ||
Data management | 13 | 86.7 |
Financial support for treatment | 10 | 66.7 |
Late referral | 6 | 40.0 |
ROP coordinator/support staff/inadequate manpower | 4 | 26.7 |
Poor motivation and transportation issues for parents and team | 4 | 26.7 |
Follow-up | 4 | 26.7 |
NICU, neonatal intensive care unit; ROP, retinopathy of prematurity.