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What is premature retinopathy?
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ROP?: There is a condition occurring in premature infants called Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in which the child is born before the retina has completed normal growth. Treatment needs to be done early and can involve observation, laser, injections and surgery.
Answered 12/6/2014
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ROP?: There is a condition occurring in premature infants called Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in which the child is born before the retina has completed normal growth. Treatment needs to be done early and can involve observation, laser, injections and surgery.
Answered 12/6/2014
3.5k views
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