Retinopathy of Prematurity (IMAGE)

Oregon Health & Science University

Retinopathy of Prematurity

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This image of an eye shows how twisted and dilated vessels of the retina can indicate retinopathy of prematurity, or ROP, the leading cause of childhood blindness.

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Michael Chiang/OHSU

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