2. Newborn babies used to be put in tanks of pure oxygen; however, many babies were discovered to have developed vision problems later in life. Explain why this might be. ( short explnantion )
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Exposure to high levels of oxygen can lead to retinopathy of prematurity, a condition where blood vessels in the retina grow abnormally. This can cause vision problems later in life for newborn babies who were put in tanks of pure oxygen.