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retinopathy of prematurity
retinopathy of prematurity Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disorder affecting both eyes in premature infants who have been exposed to excessively high oxygen levels.
Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disorder affecting both eyes in premature infants who have been exposed to excessively high oxygen levels. It involves abnormal retinal blood vessel changes and swelling that can progress to retinal detachment, scarring, poor eye growth, and sometimes blindness.