Eye specialist Dr. TirthajitMitra and Pediatrician Dr. Hiralal did this treatment.
For the first time in Hazaribag, Treatment of "Retinopathy of Prematurity" (ROP) was done by Laser at HZB ArogyamSuperspecialityHospital.This disease is now taking premature babies in its grip.In this disease, there is no light in the eyes of the child. In such a situation, the newborn child grows up and becomes a victim of blindness. The most effective treatment for this disease is lasers. HZB Arogyam Super Specialty Hospital has taken initiative to save premature babies from blindness.
Eye Specialist Dr. TirthajitMaitra and Pediatrician Dr. Hiralal from Arogyam Hospital have given a new life to a baby by saving him from being a victim of blindness.The child of JitendraRajak and Rani Devi, residents of Koderma, was brought to Arogyam Hospital for treatment after symptoms of this disease were found in the child, where the eyesight could be saved after screening by the doctors.
TirthajitMaitra, an eye specialist who treated, said that most of the babies born before the time of pregnancy are suffering from this disease. He said between 20-40 weeks of pregnancy, the process of fully developing the retina in the baby's eye goes on. Most babies born before 34 weeks and weighing less than 2 kg have a higher risk of developing this disease.
In order to provide better and quality medical facilities in the emergency situation of the newborn in HZB Arogyam Hospital, Niku ward has been established as per the national quality standards. Where every medical facility to save the lives of babies is available under the supervision of Pediatrician Dr. Hiralal. There are 15 beds in Niku Ward. A Ventilator and CIMAP facility is also available here. Newborn babies are also treated under the Ayushman Bharat scheme.