Incidence and Risk Factors for Retinopathy of Prematurity at a Rural Tertiary Hospital in Thailand.

The incidence of ROP in rural tertiary hospitals was relatively high as compared with previously published data from urban tertiary hospitals. Lighter BW, male gender, and BPD were significantly associated with the development of ROP in a local context. Epidemiological studies are necessary to prevent ophthalmic morbidities.