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Retrolental Fibroplasia
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Retinopathy or ROP
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When a baby is born prematurely, the baby's eye development can be affected. The tiny blood vessels continue to grow from the retina into the vitreous (the clear gel that fills the back of the eye).This causes scar tissue to develop, both eyes are affected and blindness can result or impaired vision.
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Please Note: The information provided here should not be used for diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A medical practitioner should always be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of all medical conditions.
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