Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
en español: Retinopatía del prematuro
Medically reviewed by: Daniel J. Lattin, MD
What Is Retinopathy of Prematurity?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is an eye disease that can happen in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, and can lead to blindness.