Table 2 Anatomical outcomes of infants with type 1 ROP in the two groups within 6 months after primary treatment
Variables | Group 1 (Primary IVR) | Group 2 (Primary laser) | p value |
|---|---|---|---|
Eyes, | 17 | 10 | |
Regression of acute ROP, n (%) | 15 (88%) | 7 (70%) | 0.326 (Fisher’s exact test) |
Additional treatment, n (%) | 13 (76%) | 3 (30%) | 0.040*(Fisher’s exact test) |
Causes | |||
ROP persistence, n | 0 | 3 | |
ROP reactivation, n | 0 | 0 | |
ROP progression, n | 2 | 0 | |
Avascularity in zone II or zone III | 11 | 0 | |
Methods | |||
Laser, n | 13 | 3 | |
IVR, n | 0 | 0 | |
Vitreoretinal surgery, n | 1 | 0 | |
Unfavorable outcomes, n (%) | 2 (12%) | 0 (0%) | 0.516 (Fisher’s exact test) |
Temporally dragged retina over the nerve, n | 2 | 0 | |
Retinal detachment or fold, n | 0 | 0 | |