http://ideas.eyeconx.net/story.php?title=retinopathy-of-prematurity Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a disease that primarily occurs in premature babies. It causes abnormal blood vessels to grow in the retina, the layer of nerve tissue in the eye that enables us to see. This growth can cause the retina to detach from the back of the eye, leading to blindness.Some cases of ROP are mild and correct themselves, but others require surgery to prevent vision loss or ... Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:09:30 EST en