What is Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and what causes it ?
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially serious eye disorder that affects premature infants, particularly those born before 31 weeks of gestation and with a birth weight of under 1500 grams (3.3 pounds). ROP occurs when the blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye, do not develop properly. […]