Title: Eye and Ear Problems in Premature Babies: ROP and More
Headings: Eye and Ear Problems in Premature Babies
Eye and Ear Problems in Premature Babies
Which eye and ear problems can affect premature babies?
What are the risk factors for premature birth?
Risk factors that can’t be changed:
Risk factors related to pregnancy and reproductive health:
Risk factors related to general health:
Risk factors related to lifestyle:
Other risk factors:
What eye problems can be found in premature babies?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP)
Strabismus
Blindness
What ear problems can be found in premature babies?
Congenital hearing loss
Physical abnormalities
How are eye and ear problems diagnosed?
Vision tests
Hearing tests
How are vision and eye problems treated?
How are hearing and ear problems treated?
What’s the outlook for babies with eye and ear problems?
What resources are available for babies with eye and ear problems?

Content: The March of Dimes estimates that around 1 out of 10 babies in the United States are born prematurely each year. It’s not always known what causes premature labor and birth. However, certain risk factors can contribute to premature birth. Some of these risk factors are listed below. Risk factors that can’t be changed: Age. Women under 17 and over 35 are more likely to have premature births. Ethnicity. Babies of African descent are born prematurely more often than babies of other ethnicities. Risk factors related to pregnancy and reproductive health: