A Female newborn is born at a gestation age of 32 weeks for a 25-year-old multigravida woman. The newborn is experiencing severe respiratory distress. The respiratory distress responds to treatment, the patient regained respiratory function at two weeks of age. Ophthalmoscopy later shows neovascularization in the retina, extending into the vitreous. Ophthalmoscopic findings are related to which of the following?

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Retinopathy of prematurity is caused by the use of concentrated use of oxygen treatment for neonatal respiratory distress syndrome. Retinal vascularization is considered one of the most causes of blindness in developed countries.

A Female Newborn Is Born at a Gestation Age of 32