Radha D., 1

Radhe Das is a resilient one-month-old baby boy who survived an extremely premature birth at 29 weeks followed by a 37-day NICU stay. He lives with his parents and grandmother in a three-member family, while his father, Raju Das, is the sole earner, working as a cleaner and earning approximately USD 81 per month, which is barely enough to meet their basic needs. After exhausting their limited resources on Radhe’s neonatal care, the family cannot afford the specialized eye treatment and follow-up he now urgently requires. Radhe has been diagnosed with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in both eyes, requiring urgent Anti-VEGF treatment and regular retinal follow-up, and the family is seeking continued support from Helpster Charity. Without timely treatment, ROP may progress to retinal scarring and retinal detachment, causing irreversible vision loss and permanent blindness.

According to the treating specialists, Radhe urgently requires Anti-VEGF (Avastin) injections in both eyes, followed by regular retinal examinations to monitor his retinal development and response to treatment. Timely treatment is expected to control the abnormal blood vessel growth, support proper retinal development, and provide a good opportunity to preserve functional vision. If treatment is delayed because of financial constraints, ROP may progress to retinal damage and retinal detachment, resulting in irreversible vision loss and permanent blindness. Early treatment and consistent follow-up are therefore essential to protect Radhe’s eyesight and support his future development.