Condition
Retrolental fibroplasia
David Cohen, M.D.Published 5 May 20051 min read
Key points
- The retina is the part of the eye that transmits visual information to the brain.
- Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant.
- The severe form is characterized by retinal vascular proliferation, scarring, retinal detachment, and Blindness.
Alternative names
Retinopathy of prematurity; ROP
Definition
The retina is the part of the eye that transmits visual information to the brain. Retinopathy of prematurity is a disorder of retinal blood vessel development in the premature infant. The severe form is characterized by retinal vascular proliferation, scarring, retinal detachment, and Blindness.
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David Cohen, M.D.
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