It's probably the LED backlighting that is failing.
You should call Apple asap to arrange a repair.
If you have Apple Care extended warranty, and live less than 50 miles from a AASP, you can ask for on site repair service and someone will come to your place to do the repair.
I doubt it will help, but you can also try to do a SMC reset
Intel-based Macs: Resetting the System Management Controller (SMC)
- Shut down the computer.
- Unplug the computer's power cord.
- Wait fifteen seconds.
- Attach the computer's power cord.
- Wait five seconds, then press the power button to turn on the computer.
And a PRAM reset
Resetting your Mac's PRAM and NVRAM