Retrolental fibroplasia
Retrolental fibroplasia is a deformation of the
eyes caused by placing premature babies in incubators with high
oxygen levels. The blood vessels of the
retina first atrophy, then grow back madly. The retina may detach, and scar tissue may form on the back of the
lens or completely surround the lens. If the retina detaches or the lens scars, the result is
blindness.