Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Retinal Diseases

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 retinal disease.

Visit ROPARD's website:     www.ropard.org

ROPARD's primary goal has been the funding of clinically relevant research to understand, treat, and prevent retinopathy of prematurity and related retinal diseases. It is supported solely by private contributions administered by its Board of Trustees.

ROPARD's accomplishments are made possible by the continuing support of responsive and generous individuals. Expanding lab facilities, exploring new therapeutic interventions, and further genetic research continue to be our primary objectives. ROPARD funds researchers who submit competitive grant requests to be reviewed by a research committee and approved by the Board of Trustees.

Dr. Michael Trese  on Retinopathy of Prematurity or (ROP)  Click on the Camera to watch the video