National consultation on Retinopathy of Prematurity: Leaders unite to combat childhood blindness

National consultation on Retinopathy of Prematurity: Leaders unite to combat childhood blindness

A National Consultation on Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) convened in Pune, uniting stakeholders to combat preventable childhood blindness in India. The consultation resulted in revised national ROP guidelines, strengthened collaboration, and a public awareness campaign. These efforts aim to address the growing challenge of ROP, a leading cause of avoidable blindness in preterm infants, through coordinated action and enhanced awareness.