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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) is a significant cause of visual impairment among preterm infants, but its impact extends beyond vision to broader neurodevelopmental outcomes.(1) This narrative review explores findings from an observational study conducted in Belagavi City, assessing the cognitive, language, motor, social-emotional, and adaptive behavior development of children with ROP at three years of age using the Bayley Scales of Infant and Toddler Development IV (BSID-IV). Results indicate that while social-emotional domains are relatively preserved, significant delays are evident in cognitive, language, and motor domains. Risk factors such as severe ROP, low birth weight, consanguinity, and maternal factors like preeclampsia were associated with poorer developmental outcomes. Early neurodevelopmental screening and targeted interventions are recommended to improve the developmental trajectories of these children.