Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people
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Premature babies are often given extra oxygen, which tends to cause vasoconstriction by displacing carbon dioxide 1 0 2and
Supplemental oxygen without carbon dioxide causes vasoconstriction, reducing the tissues' supply of glucose as well as oxygen and damages the retina when combined with too much light 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Argument #41143869 1 0 2
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Synthetic glucocorticoids are often given to premature babies, adding to the risk of retinal damage 1 0 2and
The use of synthetic glucocorticoid hormone is standard in treating very premature babies although it is known to contribute to eye damage 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Argument #64d6ea88 1 0 2
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Supplemental oxygen without carbon dioxide causes vasoconstriction, reducing the tissues' supply of glucose as well as oxygen and damages the retina when combined with too much light 1 0 2and
Bright light contributes to retinal damage in babies 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Argument #75e1db53 1 0 2
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Retinal injury is caused by ordinary light when the eyes are sensitized by melatonin, prolactin, and polyunsaturated fats 1 0 2and
Melatonin and prolactin are induced by stress 1 0 2and
Darkness is a stress because it impairs mitochondrial energy production 1 0 2and
Polyunsaturated fats that accumulate in the brain and retina damage mitochondria 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Argument #a31941da 1 0 2
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The fetus accumulates a very large amount of iron and absorbs melatonin from the maternal circulation 1 0 2and
Prolactin is sometimes elevated in the newborn 1 0 2and
Premature babies are often given extra oxygen, which tends to cause vasoconstriction by displacing carbon dioxide 1 0 2and
Synthetic glucocorticoids are often given to premature babies, adding to the risk of retinal damage 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Argument #bd322d38 1 0 2
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Light and stress, especially with excess iron, damage the retina when the cells contain too much PUFA 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Argument #da2afd6f 1 0 2
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The use of synthetic glucocorticoid hormone is standard in treating very premature babies although it is known to contribute to eye damage 1 0 2and
Cortisol-like drugs damage the brain and other organs 1 0 2Then it must be true that...
Retinopathy of prematurity has blinded tens of thousands of people 1 0 2Opposing Arguments
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Degeneration of the retina is the main cause of blindness in old people 1 0 2Retinal injury is caused by ordinary light when the eyes are sensitized by melatonin, prolactin, and polyunsaturated fats 1 0 2Bright light isn't harmful to the retina if the retina isn't sensitized 1 0 2The retina becomes easier to injure by light in old age for some of the same reasons that the infant's retina is susceptible 1 0 2Synthetic glucocorticoids are often given to premature babies, adding to the risk of retinal damage 1 0 2Bright light contributes to retinal damage in babies 1 0 2Light and stress, especially with excess iron, damage the retina when the cells contain too much PUFA 1 0 2Creating a "deficiency" of DHA prevents retinal damage from light 1 0 2The use of synthetic glucocorticoid hormone is standard in treating very premature babies although it is known to contribute to eye damage 1 0 2Preeclampsia is a major cause of premature birth 1 0 1