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: a previous premature birth
a family history of premature births
being pregnant with multiple babies
becoming pregnant within 18 months of having your last baby
becoming pregnant after in vitro fertilization (IVF)
past or current issues with your uterus or cervix
Risk factors related to general health: having an eating disorder
being overweight or underweight
certain medical conditions, including diabetes, thrombophilia, high blood pressure, and preeclampsia
Risk factors related to lifestyle: stress or working long hours
smoking and secondhand smoke
drinking alcohol
drug use
Other risk factors: Domestic violence increases the risk of complications during pregnancy. If you don’t feel safe in your home or there’s danger of someone hitting or hurting you, seek help to protect yourself and your unborn baby. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 for help. What eye problems can be found in premature babies? The eyes develop the most during the last three months of pregnancy. This means that the earlier a baby is born, the more likely they are to experience eye problems. Many eye issues stem from an abnormal development of blood vessels, which can lead to vision impairment.