Retinopathy of Prematurity Fact Sheet
Retinopathy of Prematurity Fact Sheet Author: Maura Guimon-Warren Definition Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), first recognized in 1942, is an eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants weighing less than 2¾ pounds (“Retinopathy of prematurity”, 2014) The visual system undergoes significant development during the third trimester, therefore the earlier an infant is born, the greater the […]