Attention! Monitor Your Infant oxygen level unless they fall into the trap of ROP - A serious vision threatening condition
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Retinopathy of Prematurity(ROP)ROP is an eye disease potentially leading to blindness if not ruled out immediately. This pattern is mostly observed in premature babies who are born before 31 weeks of gestation or weighing lesser than 1500kgs are prone to develop ROP. The condition usually seen in the light sensitive area of retina where abnormal blood vessels are grown to compensate for the oxygen deprived tissue.Risk Factors:Prematurity: Infants born before 31 weeks of gestation; low birth...
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