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September 5, 2025MedicinaOpen Access

From Blood Count Parameters to ROP Risk: Early Hematological Predictors in Preterm Infants

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Retrospective study shows hematological markers increase ROP risk in preterm infants, suggesting monitoring could improve outcomes.

Anemia is prevalent in infants with retinopathy of prematurity (83.1%), significantly greater than in those without the condition.
Red blood cell transfusions significantly increase the likelihood of developing retinopathy of prematurity with odds ratios indicating serious risk.
Lower platelet counts were observed in infants developing retinopathy of prematurity, with thrombocytopenia correlating to a heightened risk.
Monitoring of hematological parameters could enhance current screening guidelines for retinopathy of prematurity in at-risk preterm infants.

Bezman et al. (2025) studied this question.

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