Major Disorders of the Eye: Definitions & Terminology

Laser treatment in a 1-month-old baby’s eye is usually done only when it is absolutely necessary to protect the baby’s vision. The most common reason is: 1️⃣ Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) This happens in premature babies. The blood vessels in the retina start growing abnormally, which can pull the retina and cause blindness. Laser treatment stops these abnormal vessels from growing and prevents retinal detachment. 2️⃣ Other rare reasons Retinal tears (very rare in infants) Aggressive vascular