EVALUATION OF BASIC KNOWLEDGE OF RETINOPATHY OF PREMATURITY: A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY STUDY

Aim: To evaluate the basic knowledge of doctors about retinopathy prematurity, dealing mostly with ROP in pediatric and ophthalmology departments.
 Study Design: Quantitative, cross sectional study
 Place Duration: Ayub Teaching Hospital Complex, Abbottabad from 1st April 2022 to 8th (one-week duration)
 Material Methods: After explaining whole scenario participants, a questionnaire was handed over them which contained different questions regarding ROP. Data response saved, evaluated then analyzed terms percentages response. Excel spreadsheets SPSS v.25.0 were used wherever required.
 Results: Total number participants 57 out 23 (40.35 %) males 34 (59.65%) female. Majority house officers 27 (47.37%) followed by residents 20 (35.09%) consultants 10 (17.54%). Mostly paediatrics department (67%) (31%). 94% had About 48 % unaware screening protocols for 50% treatment modalities.
 Conclusion: is very ignorable entity especially working neonatal ICU. don’t have proper awareness disease need be trained well order prevent manage timely referral ophthalmologist further planning.