Pediatric ophthalmologist, Dr. Rupa Wong, reviews how she examines premature babies in the. NICU for a condition called retinopathy of prematurity. Ever wondered what the eye doctor is checking when s/he examines a premature baby? She reviews why dilating drops are needed for our tiniest warriors and the parts of the eye exam.

Questions answered:
Why do premature babies need eye exams?
Does the eye exam hurt?
What is involved in the eye exam?
Do the babies eyes have to be dilated with drops?
What are doctors looking for when they check a premature baby's eyes?

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