Retinopathy of Prematurity

Who to Contact
Where to Go to Chat with Others
Learn More About It
Web Sites
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Who to Contact

ROPARD - Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Retinal Diseases
P.O. Box 250425
Franklin, Michigan 48025
(800) 788-2020
ropard@yahoo.com
http://www.ropard.org/

Founded in 1990 by a concerned group of physicians and volunteers, ROPARD is the first organization in the country dedicated to eliminating the problems of low vision and blindness in children caused by premature birth and other pediatric retinal diseases.
 

Where to Go to Chat with Others

• Adult ROP
  A discussion and support group for adults with retinopathy of prematurity
  
  
• BVI-Parents
  This is a list where parents of blind or visually impaired children can discuss topics related to raising their children, dealing with concerns about the educational system, public attitudes about blindness, etc.
  
  
• ROP-support
  This group is for people with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) to share information

Learn More About It

• What Causes Retinopathy of Prematurity?

• Understanding Retinopathy of Prematurity

• About a Premature Baby's Eyes.
  Information for families of premature infants at risk for developing ROP.

• Retinopathy of Prematurity - from eMedicine

• Retinopathy of Prematurity
  From the National Eye Institute at the NIH

• About ROP

Web Sites

• Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Retinal Diseases

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Last Updated June 20, 2007 by rowley@waisman.wisc.edu
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