Retinopathy of prematurity

ICD-10 Code H35.1

Retinopathy of prematurity

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.

Also known as retrolental fibroplasia, ROP, Terry syndrome — per MONDO

Also identified as

Affected Organs

Organ Involvement Source
Camera-type eye Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Camera-type eye Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Retina Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0
Retina Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site NCIT · CC BY 4.0