Raisha Binte F., 1

Raisa Binte Farha is a gentle one-month-old premature baby girl who has already endured an 11-day NICU stay and now needs urgent care to protect her eyesight. She lives with her parents and grandparents in a five-member family, and her father, Sahadat Hossain, is the sole earner, working as a construction helper and earning only about USD 65 per month. After spending their limited resources on Raisa’s neonatal care, her family is unable to afford the cost of her required ROP treatment and follow-up. Raisa has been diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in both eyes, and without timely treatment, the condition may progress and cause permanent blindness. The family is seeking Helpster Charity’s support so that Raisa can receive the necessary treatment and have the opportunity to grow up with preserved vision. The family learned about Helpster Charity through Nasima Akhter, Counselor of the Pediatric Unit at Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital, Chandpur, and Md. Al Amin, a Helpster Charity volunteer, who informed them about the available treatment support.

According to the treating specialists, Raisa Binte Farha urgently requires Anti-VEGF injections, such as Avastin, in both eyes, followed by regular retinal follow-up to monitor her eye development. Timely treatment can control abnormal blood vessel growth and help preserve her vision, supporting normal visual development as she grows. However, if treatment is delayed, the condition may progress and cause irreversible retinal damage, potentially resulting in lifelong blindness.