January 16, 2026

Dr. Ana Vide-Escada comments on a case of blindness caused by Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) on Beira Baixa TV

Ophthalmologist and Coordinator of the Portuguese Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Group, Dr. Ana Vide-Escada, was invited by Beira Baixa TV to comment on a clinical case of an adult patient with blindness associated with Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)—a condition that is one of the leading causes of low vision and blindness linked to prematurity.

Congratulations to Dr. Ana Vide-Escada for sharing her clinical experience and contributing to raising awareness about ROP and the importance of screening and ophthalmological follow-up.

 

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