Few days ago, an eye specialist conducted a check-up on Cache’s eyes as requested by her pediatrician. You see, common to prematures babies is developing an eye problem. The eye doctor found out that our baby Cache has Stage 1 Retinopathy of Prematurity. I was really worried after receiving the sad news. When I got home, I immediately researched about it and here’s what I found out:
What is Retinopathy of Prematurity?
Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is a potentially blinding eye disorder that primarily affects premature infants weighing about 2¾ pounds (1250 grams) or less that are born before 31 weeks of gestation (A full-term pregnancy has a gestation of 38–42 weeks). The smaller a baby is at birth, the more likely that baby is to develop ROP. This disorder—which usually develops in both eyes—is one of the most common causes of visual loss in childhood and can lead to lifelong vision impairment and blindness. ROP was first diagnosed in 1942.
When I talked to Cache’s pediatrician, he told me not to worry too much because many babies who have stage 1 ROP improve with no treatment and eventually develop normal vision. The disease resolves on its own without further progression. Hay…sana nga ganito mangyari kay Cache, we are really praying na ma-heal na mga eyes ng baby namin. Her eye doctor will conduct a repeat test tomorrow and after that Cache will be under observation for two to three weeks.
Anyway, I’d like to share to you a photo of Cache. This is her first captured smile taken by Tita Chikai.
I’m happy 
