Table 3. Comparison of similar studies with ROPScore for any stage ROP and severe ROP based on standard screening criteria
ROPScore ROPScore
Detection Goal Any stage ROP Severe (Type 1) ROP
ROPScore studies (Cut-off values for any stage / severe ROP) Reduction in total number infants screened (percent) Reduction in total number infants screened (percent)
Eckert et al. (11 / 14.5) 94/474 (19.8%) 252/474 (53.1%)
Piermarocchi et al. (11 / 15.8) 43/399 (10.7%) 245/399 (61.4%)
Lucio et al. (16 / 16.6) 130/181 (71%) 133/181 (73%)
Cagliari et al. (11 / 14.5) 36/322 (11.1%) 165/322 (51%)
Gulkas et al. (12.3 / 14.9) (Current Study)
23/131 (17.5%)
93/131 (70.9%)
ROP, retinopathy of prematurity †ROP screening based on only birth weight and gestational age(16) ROP, retinopathy of prematurity †ROP screening based on only birth weight and gestational age(16) ROP, retinopathy of prematurity †ROP screening based on only birth weight and gestational age(16)