Did you know?
There are approximately 3.9 million infants born in the U.S. each year; of those, about 28,000 weigh 2 3/4 pounds or less. About 14,000–16,000 of these infants are affected by some degree of ROP. The disease improves and leaves no permanent damage in milder cases of ROP. About 90 percent of all infants with ROP are in the milder category and do not need treatment. However, infants with more severe disease can develop impaired vision or even blindness. About 1,100–1,500 infants annually develop ROP that is severe enough to require medical treatment. About 400–600 infants each year in the US become legally blind from ROP.
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- A list of Pediatric Retina Surgeons from around the world.
The ROP
Foundation mission:
To increase the awareness of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) and it's effects on the family; help infants and children affected by this blinding disease; help parents educate themselves and find doctors and professionals that can help their children achieve their full visual potential.
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The ROP Foundation
Email us at: theROPFoundation@aol.com
www.theropfoundation.com
TEL: 305-562-3642
