Building sustainable, locally-driven programs to prevent life-long blindness in babies
By leveraging telemedicine to help local providers diagnose and treat Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), we strive to ensure every child has the gift of vision, no matter where in the world they are born.
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Blencowe H, Lawn JE, Vazquez T, Fielder A, Gilbert C. Preterm-associated visual impairment and estimates of retinopathy of prematurity at regional and global levels for 2010. Pediatr Res. 2013
Why Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)?
Every year, tens of thousands of premature babies lose their sight to Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) — a permanent and preventable form of blindness. More of these fragile infants are surviving thanks to improved newborn care, especially in low-resource countries. But without the oxygen blending equipment that neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) in the developed world takes for granted, survival often comes with a higher risk of ROP.
The solution is simple: regular eye exams and timely treatment, costing less than USD 60 per child, can preserve their sight for life.
Learn MoreWhat we do
Train non-physician screeners to conduct the time-intensive, high-skill screenings.
Utilize retinal cameras to capture high-quality images for concurrent remote grading by local champions and international pediatric retina experts.
Leverage our bespoke telemedicine platform to improve ground operations for screening, grading, and patient triage.
Collaborate with international ROP experts to develop diagnostic and treatment expertise in low- and middle- income countries.
Accomplishments to Date
- 1000+ Babies Screened
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- 50+ NICUs Covered
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- 4 Cameras Deployed
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