The Association for Retinopathy of Prematurity and Related Diseases (ROPARD)
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.
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.
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