Vitamin-A In Retinopathy Prevention: A Study on Preterm Babies

Research Article | DOI: https://doi.org/10.31579/2768-0487/159

Vitamin-A In Retinopathy Prevention: A Study on Preterm Babies

  • Nasrin Akther 1*
  • Abdullah Ibn Nurul Islam 2

1Consultant, Paediatrics & PICU, Ibn Sina Specialized Hospital.

2Managing Director, Solution World Limited.

*Corresponding Author: Nasrin Akther, Consultant, Paediatrics & PICU, Ibn Sina Specialized Hospital.

Citation: Akther N, Abdullah I N Islam, (2024), Vitamin-A In Retinopathy Prevention: A Study on Preterm Babies, Journal of Clinical and Laboratory Research, 7(9); DOI:10.31579/2768-0487/159

Copyright: © 2024, Nasrin Akther. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.

Received: 30 October 2024 | Accepted: 20 December 2024 | Published: 23 December 2024

Keywords: vitamin a; retinopathy of prematurity; pre-term baby

Abstract

Background: Vitamin A -retinoids and their active metabolite, retinoic acid has highly potent antiangiogenic activity by inhibiting VEGF expression at the neovascularization phase. 

Objectives: To evaluate preventive effect of vitamin A on ROP. 

Materials and method: This randomized controlled trial study was conducted in the Neonatology Department of Dhaka Shishu Hospital among the preterm neonates of 32-34 completed weeks of gestation and also those neonates whose 1st ROP screening showed peripheral avascular zone irrespective of gestational age from July 2018 to June 2020. Initially 228 preterm neonates were enrolled in this study. Among them 164 preterm neonates were randomly allocated in vitamin A group (82) and control group (82).  Vitamin A group received vitamin A drop perorally (5000 IU/Kg/day), added to their enteral feeds as soon as minimal feeding was introduced and continued from starting point to 4 weeks and dose of vitamin A also adjusted with multivitamin drop when vitamin A group had to be given multivitamin drop. Control group had been given multivitamin drop from 2 weeks of age. Out of these, 6 neonates died, 1 neonate shifted to another hospital and 9 neonates did not come for follow up after discharge. So finally, 148 neonates were completed this study. 

Results: Stage 1 ROP was equal in both groups in first follow up. In subsequent second and third follow up stage 2 ROP and stage 3 ROP was significantly higher in control group than vitamin A group (55.6% vs 23.7%) and (41.7% vs 19.7%) respectively. In terms of zones, zone-I ROP (which is worst condition) found significantly higher in control group than vitamin A group (56.9% vs 27.6%) in third follow up. In case of plus disease, at third follow up it had been found higher number in control group than vitamin A group (56.9% vs 27.6%). In overall it was found that incidence of ROP was reduced in vitamin A group in contrast to control group (32.9% vs 59.7%). In present study, rate of ROP 32.9% in vitamin A group and 59.7% in control group. 

Conclusion: Vitamin A supplementation prevents retinopathy of prematurity in preterm babies.

Introduction

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disorder of the developing retina in preterm newborns and is a leading cause of preventable childhood blindness. WHO Health Organization’s Vision 2020 program has recognized retinopathy of prematurity as an important cause of childhood blindness in industrialized and developing countries. In Dhaka Shishu Hospital (DSH) two studies reported that the incidence of ROP was 35% (Saha et al., 2017) and 40% (Akter et al., 2010) respectively. Bangladesh is a highly populated country with high birth rate and high incidence of premature delivery (14%). Preterm babies of <34>

varies from 10-46% among the preterm infants. In our country incidence of ROP ranges from 35-40% among the preterm infants. Ophthalmological examinations of the preterm babies are not available everywhere in Bangladesh and many of the preterm babies do not come for routinely eye examinations. Prevention of ROP is very important in terms of ROP morbidity which affect quality of life, independence and worsen mental health, cognition and educational attainment. There are some studies done in abroad showed that incidence of ROP can be reduced by giving early vitamin A to preterm baby. So far, it was known that there is no related study done in our country. Therefore, this study has been conducted to evaluate the preventive role of vitamin A on ROP in preterm baby.

Methods

Study design was randomized controlled trial and study duration was July 2018 to June 2020 at Neonatal Ward, Dhaka Shishu Hospital among all preterm babies admitted in neonatal ward of Dhaka Shishu Hospital during the study period. Data were collected using a structured questionnaire (research instrument) containing all the variables of interest. A standard questionnaire including cardinal points of the history, examination findings and pre & post medication investigation results prepared by the investigator was used to collect data. Sample was collected by simple random sampling and randomization was done by lottery method. At first 8 sealed envelopes were kept in a small box at a time, 4 containing name of study group in a paper inside and 4 of control group. One envelope was randomly opened during enrolment and the case was assigned to that group. This process was repeated until expected number of samples were enrolled. After admission of preterm neonates in SCABU and NICU were assessed by modified new ballard scoring and history of last menstrual period (LMP) for gestational age. Preterm neonates who were between 32-34 weeks and also those neonates whose 1st ROP screening showed peripheral avascular zone were selected. The parents or guardians of the neonates who met the inclusion criteria were informed about retinopathy of prematurity. They were also explained about the purpose, procedure, importance and benefit of the study. Informed written consent was secured from them and then enrollment was done. After enrollment, baseline assessment was done and subjects were randomized by block randomization on a 1:1 basis to either the active treatment or control arm. In vitamin A supplementation group, preterm infants were given the daily dose of 5000 IU/Kg/day vitamin A drop perorally as soon as enteral feeding was started and continued from starting point to 4 weeks. Vitamin A was given by insulin syringe as Cap. Ratinol Forte, marketed by Drug International, Bangladesh. DAR (Drug administration Registration) no (210-47-078), Mfg. Lic. (Manufacturing license) no (127 & 389) and expired date of drug ensured before giving drug. Each capsule of Ratinol Forte contains 50,000 IU retinyl palmitate. At first, squeezed vitamin A capsule (50000 IU) and made sure the entire content fell into the insulin syringe of 100 unit and upto 20 unit of insulin syringe filled with vitamin A. So each unit of insulin syringe contained 2500 IU vitamin A. Multivitamin drop was started from 2 weeks of age in both groups. In case of vitamin A group multivitamin drop was given as drop V-plex perorally along with vitamin A capsule and dose of vitamin A adjusted with multivitamin drop. Each ml of V-plex drop contain 5000 IU vitamin A along with other vitamins. Dose of vitamin A also adjusted with multivitamin drop when vitamin A group had to be given multivitamin drop. Control group had been given standard treatment and multivitamin drop from 2 weeks of age. Daily follow up regarding clinical course, oxygen supplementation along with other complication like respiratory distress syndrome, asphyxia, apnea, hyper bilirubinemia and septicemia were recorded in the questionnaire. On every Thursday, ROP screening was done in our NICU ward. During discharge I counselled both groups for ROP screening and contacted with them over phone. I ensured their 1st ROP screening which was done at 4 weeks of age. First ROP screening was done at 4 weeks of age. It was performed by Associate Professor Dr. Shamima Jahan and researcher assisted her. Pupils were dilated with 0.5% tropicamide eye drops and was instilled twice 1 to 5 minutes apart. The examination was performed 20 to 25 minutes later using a binocular indirect ophthalmoscope and +20D lens. Follow up schedule was planned according to location and severity of ROP. One week follow up: zone I stage 1 or 2 ROP and two weeks follow up: zone II stage 1 ROP. Lowest the zone and highest the stage of ROP considered as highest risk for severe ROP. Patient who had ROP, classified into stage (1-5), zone (I-III) and presence or absence of plus disease. Findings were analyzed between vitamin A and control group. Preterm neonates whose ROP screening showed zone I any stage with plus disease or zone I stage 3 without plus disease or zone II stage 2 or 3 with plus disease assigned for laser therapy or intravitreal anti VEGF therapy (Bevacizumab) or combination of both. Regression of ROP in any stage and any zone were noted and follow up of every 1-2 weeks was carried out up to 45 weeks of post menstrual age.

                                                                                                              Figure 1: Indirect ophthalmoscope

                                                                               Figure 2: 20D condensing lens and speculum used for screening.

Study Flow Chart

Zones of retinopathy: The zones are centered on the optic nerve.

  • Zone I is the posterior of the retina, defined as the circle with a radius extending from the optic nerve to double the distance to the macula.
  • Zone II is an annulus with the inner border defined by zone I and the outer border defined as the distance from the optic nerve to the nasal oraserrata.
  • Zone III is the residual temporal crescent of the retina.

Stages of retinopathy: Description of the ophthalmoscope findings at the junction.

  • Stage 1 is a fine demarcation.
  • Stage 2 is an elevated ridge.
  • Stage 3 is extraretinal fibrovascular tissue.
  • Stage 4 is subtotal retinal detachment.
  • Stage 5 is total retinal detachment.

Plus disease presence of dilatation and tortuosity of retinal vessels at posterior pole of eye. Also associated with papillary rigidity and vitreous haze.

In this study stage 2 or more ROP and zone I or II ROP and presence of plus disease has been considered as significant ROP.

Results

Age group (hours) Enrolled at hospital admissionCase (Vitamin A) (n=76) n (%)Control (n=72) n (%)p-value
<24>42(55.3)35(48.6)0.447 ns
24-486(7.9)8(11.1)0.916 ns
48-7210(13.2)14(19.4)0.245 ns
Age group (days) Enrolled after 1st ROP screening
≥2818(23.7)15(20.8)0.190 ns
Mean±SD54.2±45.655.8±48.40.838ns

                                                                         Table 1: Age distribution of study population in two groups (n=148).

Table I shows no significant difference of age on enrollment between two groups.  Mean age of vitamin A group were 54.2 ± 45.6 hours and control group were 55.8±48.4 hours. Vitamin A group (76.3%) and control group (79.2%) enrolled at hospital admission (<72>

SexCase (Vitamin A) (n=76) n (%)Control (n=72) n (%)p-value
Male40(52.6)45(62.5)0.225ns
Female36(47.4)27(37.5)
Total76(100.0)72(100.0) 

                                                                      Table 2: Sex distribution of study population in two groups (n=148).

Table II shows in vitamin A and control group male and female were in equal distribution. No

significant association of sex between two groups.

Stages of ROPCase (Vitamin A) (n=76) n (%)Control (n=72) n (%)p-value
1st follow up
Stage-167(88.2)64(88.9)0.889ns
Stage-29(11.8)8(11.1)
2nd follow up
Stage-155(72.4)30(41.7)<0>
Stage-218(23.7)40(55.6)
Stage-33(3.9)2(2.8)
3rd follow up
Stage-155(72.4)30(41.7)<0>
Stage-26(7.9)12(16.7)
Stage-315(19.7)30(41.7)

                                                    Table 3: Comparison of stages of ROP findings in two groups (n=148) in different follow up.

Table III shows at 1st follow up no significant association was found in stages between two groups. At 2nd and 3rd follow up stage 2 ROP and stage 3 ROP was highly significantly (p<0>

Zones of ROPCase (Vitamin A) (n=76) n (%)Control (n=72) n (%)p-value
1st follow up
Zone-I1(1.3)1(1.4)0.969ns
Zone-III75(98.7)71(98.6)
2nd follow up
Zone-II19(25.0)40(55.6)<0>
Zone-III57(75.0)32(44.4)
3rd follow up
Zone-I21(27.6)41(56.9)<0>
Zone-III55(72.4)31(43.1)

                                                         Table 4: Comparison of zones of ROP findings in two groups (n=148) in different follow up.

Table IV shows at 1st follow up no significant association was found in zone between two groups. At 2nd and 3rd follow up zone-2 ROP and zone-III ROP was highly significantly (p<0>

Plus DiseaseCase (Vitamin A) (n=76) n (%)Control (n=72) n (%)p-value
1st follow up
Present1(1.3)1(1.4)1.000ns
Absent75(98.7)71(98.6)
2nd follow up
Present2(2.6)3(4.2)0.605ns
Absent74(97.4)69(95.8)
3rd follow up
Present21(27.6)41(56.9)<0>
Absent55(72.4)31(43.1)

                                                                    Table 5: Comparison of plus disease in two groups (n=148) in different follow up.

Table V shows at 1st and 2nd follow up, no significant association was found in plus disease between two groups. In 3rd follow up plus disease was highly significantly (p<0>

Comments by ophthalmologistCase (Vitamin A) (n=76) n (%)Control (n=72) n (%)p-value
1st follow up
No ROP68(89.5)67(93.1)0.442ns
ROP8(10.5)5(6.9)
2nd follow up
No ROP56(73.7)35(48.6)0.002**
ROP20(26.3)37(51.4)
3rd follow up
No ROP51(67.1)29(40.3)0.001**
ROP25(32.9)43(59.7)

                                                Table 6: Comparison of occurrence of ROP between two groups (n=148) in different follow up.

Table-VI shows at 1st follow up no significant association was found in ROP between two groups. At 2nd and 3rd follow up ROP was highly significantly (p<0>

Discussion

Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially preventable cause of blindness. To control blindness due to ROP there is an urgent need to increase awareness among the public, health professionals and parents. Gilbert et al (2008) demonstrated that premature infants in the developing countries are at most risk of having severe ROP. This randomized controlled trial study was conducted in the Department of Neonatology of Dhaka Shishu Hospital in Bangladesh to find out the effect of vitamin A supplementation in preterm babies to prevent ROP. Vitamin A exerts highly potent antiangiogenic activity by inhibiting VEGF expression. Vitamin A supplementation may prevent neovascularization resulting from oxygen-induced retinopathy by down regulating VEGF expression. Thus, vitamin A treatment may be a safe choice in the clinical practice for ROP prevention. In this study, age on enrollment between two groups was similar and statistically not significant (p>0.05). Vitamin A group (76.3%) and control group (79.2%) enrolled at hospital admission (<72>

Conclusion:

Oral vitamin A supplementation in preterm baby prevents retinopathy of prematurity but could not prevent ROP in preterm babies who got blood transfusion. Vitamin A supplementation causes significant reduction of ROP in preterm babies with oxygen therapy but rate of ROP with oxygen therapy is high.

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Dear Editorial Coordinator of the Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing! "I would like to thank the Journal of Nutrition and Food Processing for including and publishing my article. The peer review process was very quick, movement and precise. The Editorial Board has done an extremely conscientious job with much help, valuable comments and advices. I find the journal very valuable from a professional point of view, thank you very much for allowing me to be part of it and I would like to participate in the future!”

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Zsuzsanna Bene

Dealing with The Journal of Neurology and Neurological Surgery was very smooth and comprehensive. The office staff took time to address my needs and the response from editors and the office was prompt and fair. I certainly hope to publish with this journal again.Their professionalism is apparent and more than satisfactory. Susan Weiner

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Dr Susan Weiner

My Testimonial Covering as fellowing: Lin-Show Chin. The peer reviewers process is quick and effective, the supports from editorial office is excellent, the quality of journal is high. I would like to collabroate with Internatioanl journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews.

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Lin-Show Chin

My experience publishing in Psychology and Mental Health Care was exceptional. The peer review process was rigorous and constructive, with reviewers providing valuable insights that helped enhance the quality of our work. The editorial team was highly supportive and responsive, making the submission process smooth and efficient. The journal's commitment to high standards and academic rigor makes it a respected platform for quality research. I am grateful for the opportunity to publish in such a reputable journal.

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Sonila Qirko

My experience publishing in International Journal of Clinical Case Reports and Reviews was exceptional. I Come forth to Provide a Testimonial Covering the Peer Review Process and the editorial office for the Professional and Impartial Evaluation of the Manuscript.

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Luiz Sellmann

I would like to offer my testimony in the support. I have received through the peer review process and support the editorial office where they are to support young authors like me, encourage them to publish their work in your esteemed journals, and globalize and share knowledge globally. I really appreciate your journal, peer review, and editorial office.

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Zhao Jia

Dear Agrippa Hilda- Editorial Coordinator of Journal of Neuroscience and Neurological Surgery, "The peer review process was very quick and of high quality, which can also be seen in the articles in the journal. The collaboration with the editorial office was very good."

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Thomas Urban

We found the peer review process quick and positive in its input. The support from the editorial officer has been very agile, always with the intention of improving the article and taking into account our subsequent corrections.

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David Vinyes