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Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants weighing about (1250 grams) or less that are born before 31 weeks of gestation.
Risk Factors, include:
Infants born under 32 weeks gestation
High levels of supplemental oxygen
Weight less than1500 grams
Concurrent illnesses, Anemia, High carbon dioxide levels
Seizures, Bradycardia (low heart rate), Apnea, Mechanical ventilation
Blood transfusions, Intraventicular hemorrhage (bleeding into the brain)
Multiple prenatal maternal factors including heavy smoking, diabetes, and preeclampsia.
