Can mother’s milk help in preventing blindness in preemies?

Recent studies indicated that exclusive breastfeeding could significantly reduce the risk of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in premature infants. Research published in Paediatrics found that infants fed exclusively on breast milk had a 75% lower risk of developing any stage of ROP, and a 90% reduced likelihood of severe ROP, highlighting the protective benefits of human milk.