Comprehensive analysis of retinopathy of prematurity based on tortuosity with development of web connectivity

Abstract

Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a disease of the eye affecting the prematurely — born babies. It results in unorganized growth of retinal blood vessels which may result in scarring and retinal detachment. The severity of the disease is measured[1] by the stage of the disease and the presence or absence of Plus disease leading to Aggressive Posterior Retinopathy of Prematurity-APROP. The tortuosity index which is indicative of the twisting of the blood vessel calculated. This facilitates in deciding if the new born has APROP or not. A higher value of the index suggests that the baby has developed Plus disease, leading to APROP. The major disadvantage lies in the fact that the number of specialists in Retinopathy are comparatively less. [2] Thus many times this disease goes unnoticed and the baby might be blinded for life. Main objective is to curb the distance between the specialists and the patients in remote area. The importance lies in the fact that the doctor is able to receive the results and can prioritize appointments as per requirements and patients in remote areas can channelize their travel to meet the doctor.