Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants. It occurs when abnormal blood vessels grow and spread throughout the retina, the layer of tissue at the back of the eye that is responsible for vision. These vessels are fragile and can leak, causing scarring and detachment of the retina from the back of the eye, which can lead to visual impairment or blindness.
