We believe key to saving vision lies in raising awareness about the disease and importance of timely screening. Educative material is designed in simple language and focus on Disease, Risk Factors, Importance of screening and timely treatment.
ROP Screening
Our screening program is based on 3 A’s-
Acceptable, Accessible, Affordable
And Follows 5 T’s Principle-
Targeted, Touch, Training, Telemedicine, Tracking
Educate & Aware
We believe key to saving vision lies in raising awareness about the disease and importance of timely screening. Educative material is designed in simple language and focus on Disease, Risk Factors, Importance of screening and timely treatment.
ROP Screening
Our screening program is based on 3 A’s-
Acceptable, Accessible, Affordable
And Follows 5 T’s Principle-
Targeted, Touch, Training, Telemedicine, Tracking
Why ROP?
Affects of ROP
Changing Trends
Impact
Why ROP?
We can save
80%
preterm babies from blindness
Typically starts within
2-3 Weeks
after birth with no symptoms and can be defected early
Serious Lack of
Awareness and Screening
Non- Uniform
distribution of resources
On disability scale
Blindness
ranks highest
Cost of disease unattended
Is Huge
Treatment of ROP contributes to a family, society & most importantly
Our Nation, Bharat
Why ROP?
We can save
80%
preterm babies from blindness
Typically starts within
2-3 Weeks
after birth with no symptoms and can be defected early
Serious Lack of
Awareness and Screening
Non- Uniform
distribution of resources
On disability scale
Blindness
ranks highest
Cost of disease unattended
Is Huge
Treatment of ROP contributes to a family, society & most importantly
Our Nation, Bharat
India is the preterm capital of the world
Each Preterm is at risk of ROP Disease and needs ROP Screening
We can save 8 out of 10 babies from blindness!
Our Core Strength
ROP Awareness
Lack of Specialists Across Nation
800 NICU and only 30% have Screening facality
Majority of ROP Blind children received NICU care.
Aaronya Foundation aims at creating awareness through various channels
Newspaper, radio, TV, social media, posters inside NICU, stickers on discharge paper, closed group awareness, Asha workers training and nursing staff training
Timely Screening
A Technician trained in ROP Screening of new born babies travel to different NICU located in Rural/Urban/Semi Urban areas weekly based on fixed timetable.
ROP screening is done using a special fundus camera designed for new born babies (Portable, Digital Wide field fundus camera, NeoForus).
Images of the babies retina are taken by technician.
Babies needing ROP screening are selected based on National guidelines by Govt. of India.
These images are then reported according to International classification ICROP-3 by trained ROP specialist and Treatment is advised accordingly.
This is exactly the same approach which is done while we go for X-Ray/ CT Scan/ MRI. This approach is pioneered by KIDROP Program of Varayana Nethralaya Bengaluru, which is approved by GOI and CDC Guidelines.
Our Technicians
Trained at HVDEH Pune , A national Centre for ROP Training.
Projects & Initiatives
Our Project – Nanhi Ankhein
We meet the 4 cardinal Principles of screening by WHO.
We follow National Guidelines.
We do Evidence based follow up and advise treatment accordingly.
Committed trained staff
Engagement and Education of Parents
We promote KYC at each visit
Model based on KIDROP program
Our Approach is safe, Patient centered, timely, effective and efficient.
We are dedicated, determined and putting Consistent effort for the cause.
We continuously thrive for improving the program quality.
ROP Awareness
Lack of Specialists Across Nation
800 NICU and only 30% have Screening facality
Majority of ROP Blind children received NICU care.
Awareness on various channels
Newspaper, radio, TV, social media, posters inside NICU, stickers on discharge paper, closed group awareness, Asha workers training and nursing staff training
ROP Awareness
Lack of Specialists Across Nation
800 NICU and only 30% have Screening facality
Majority of ROP Blind children received NICU care.
Awareness on various channels
Newspaper, radio, TV, social media, posters inside NICU, stickers on discharge paper, closed group awareness, Asha workers training and nursing staff training
A Technician trained in ROP Screening of new born babies travel to different NICU located in Rural/Urban/Semi Urban areas weekly based on fixed timetable.
ROP screening is done using a special fundus camera designed for new born babies (Portable, Digital Wide field fundus camera, NeoForus).
Images of the babies retina are taken by technician.
Babies needing ROP screening are selected based on National guidelines by Govt. of India.
These images are then reported according to International classification ICROP-3 by trained ROP specialist and Treatment is advised accordingly.
This is exactly the same approach which is done while we go for X-Ray/ CT Scan/ MRI. This approach is pioneered by KIDROP Program of Varayana Nethralaya Bengaluru, which is approved by GOI and CDC Guidelines.
Our Technicians
Trained at HVDEH Pune , A national Centre for ROP Training.
Timely Screening
A Technician trained in ROP Screening of new born babies travel to different NICU located in Rural/Urban/Semi Urban areas weekly based on fixed timetable.
ROP screening is done using a special fundus camera designed for new born babies (Portable, Digital Wide field fundus camera, NeoForus).
Images of the babies retina are taken by technician.
Babies needing ROP screening are selected based on National guidelines by Govt. of India.
These images are then reported according to International classification ICROP-3 by trained ROP specialist and Treatment is advised accordingly.
This is exactly the same approach which is done while we go for X-Ray/ CT Scan/ MRI. This approach is pioneered by KIDROP Program of Varayana Nethralaya Bengaluru, which is approved by GOI and CDC Guidelines.
Our Technicians
Trained at HVDEH Pune , A national Centre for ROP Training.
Projects & Initiatives
Our Project- Nanhi Ankhein
We meet the 4 cardinal Principles of screening by WHO.
We follow National Guidelines.
We do Evidence based follow up and advise treatment accordingly.
Committed trained staff
Engagement and Education of Parents
We promote KYC at each visit
Model based on KIDROP program
Our Approach is safe, Patient centered, timely, effective and efficient.
We are dedicated, determined and putting Consistent effort for the cause.
We continuously thrive for improving the program quality.
Projects & Initiatives
Our Project- Nanhi Ankhein
We meet the 4 cardinal Principles of screening by WHO.
We follow National Guidelines.
We do Evidence based follow up and advise treatment accordingly.
Committed trained staff
Engagement and Education of Parents
We promote KYC at each visit
Model based on KIDROP program
Our Approach is safe, Patient centered, timely, effective and efficient.
We are dedicated, determined and putting Consistent effort for the cause.
We continuously thrive for improving the program quality.
Milestones in our Journey
ROP Affected Babies/Yr Adding To The Existing Pool & Constantly Rising
As Paucity of Population-based date for ROP actual no. could be very high.
80% among above are blind due to
unawareness & non- screening.
A south Indian study showed increment in the number of babies with advanced disease.
We can save 8 out of 10 babies from blindness!
Changing Trends
Impact Created
ROP Awareness
Screening
Our Core Strength
At Aaronya Foundation, we are committed to combating Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), a critical concern affecting premature infants. Through advanced medical interventions, awareness campaigns, and compassionate care, we strive to safeguard the vision and well-being of these vulnerable newborns.
Typically starts within 2-3 weeks after birth with no symptoms and can be detected early
Serious lack of awareness & resources
Non- uniform distribution of resources
Huge cost of disease unattended
Treatment of ROP contributes to a family, society and our nation
ROP Affected Babies/Yr Adding To The Existing Pool & Constantly Rising
Lack of Specialists Across Nation
800 NICU and only 30% have screening facility
Majority of ROP Blind children received NICU care.
Awareness on various channels
Newspaper, radio, TV, social media, posters inside NICU, stickers on discharge paper, closed group awareness, Asha workers training and nursing staff training
Increased Preterm births
Decreased IMR
Increased survival of Micro Prime
Increased IVF & Lifestyle Diseases(leading to increasing preterm populations)
Mental, physical, social, economic wellbeing of the baby and the family