Mohammad R., 1

Mohammad Rayhan is a one-month-old baby boy who has already endured an 18-day NICU stay, neonatal jaundice, and convulsions, while his parents continue to hope for a healthy future for their youngest child. He lives with his parents, 9-year-old brother Rafi, and grandmother Joynob Begum, while his father, Habibur Rahman, is the only earning member, making just BDT 7,000 per month as a construction laborer, leaving the family unable to afford further specialized treatment. After learning about Helpster Charity through Nasima Akhter and volunteer Md. Al Amin, the family sought urgent assistance when Rayhan was diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in both eyes. Without timely Anti-VEGF treatment and regular retinal follow-up, abnormal blood vessels may continue to grow, causing retinal scarring, detachment, and irreversible permanent blindness. Timely support could preserve Rayhan’s eyesight and give him the chance to grow up seeing his parents, grandmother, and elder brother and enjoying the brighter future his family dreams of.

According to the treating doctors, timely Anti-VEGF (Avastin) injections in both eyes, followed by regular retinal examinations, are expected to stop abnormal blood vessel growth, support proper retinal development, and preserve Rayhan’s vision. With early treatment and appropriate follow-up, Rayhan has a good opportunity to maintain functional eyesight and enjoy normal childhood development. If treatment is delayed or unavailable, the disease may progress rapidly, causing irreversible retinal damage and permanent blindness, which could significantly affect his future independence and quality of life.