3-month-old premature baby operated on for ROP with laser technology in Ferozepur
Ferozepur, May 24, 2024: For the first time in the history of border town Ferozepur, a successful operation was done with laser technology on a pre-mature born child (3 months old) at a local private hospital.
Dr. Sheel Sethi, an expert in children's diseases, said that the child was born in the 28th week of pregnancy and his weight at the time of birth was 900 grams. If timely diagnosis and treatment are not done properly the child may become blind.
Dr. Rohit, visiting eye surgeon at Kalia Eye Maternity Hospital, informed that it was a three-month-old premature baby who was diagnosed with a very serious disease of the retina, ROP (Retinopathy of Prematurity) and green retina laser operation was performed on a premature child.
Dr Ashwini Kalia, an expert in eye diseases said, the operation was successful and the parents were feeling happy over the availability of the latest technology in this border town.