Retinopathy of Prematurity

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A bilateral retinopathy characterized by neovascularization, scarring, retinal detachment, and eventually blindness. It may be mild or severe. It occurs in babies born prematurely. Causes include oxygen toxicity and hypoxia.

**Synonyms:** - Retrolental Fibroplasia - Retrolental Fibroplasia - Terry Syndrome