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Episode 124: The 411 on ROP: All About Tiny Eyes

March 19, 2025

Guest: Dr. Rupa Wong, Pediatric Opthalmologist

NICU parents worry about a lot, but we know that education is power. If your child is at risk for eye abnormalities like retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), or has been diagnosed, pediatric ophthalmologist and popular podcaster, Dr. Rupa Wong allays some of the common fears and gives you tools to be a better advocate for your child’s eye health.

In this episode, we chat about:

Common eye conditions seen in premature infants or NICU patients
What is retinopathy of prematurity (ROP), and why is it a concern for premature infants?
What a typical eye exam looks like for a newborn or preemie in the NICU
Treatments and interventions available for babies diagnosed with conditions like ROP

About the guest

hand to hold NICU babies parent support podcast, ROP, Rupa Wong

Dr. Rupa Wong is an Ivy League-trained, board-certified pediatric ophthalmologist and Managing Partner of Honolulu Eye Clinic. A dedicated clinician and educator, she serves as a Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Hawaii School of Medicine and is also deeply involved in mentorship and advocacy, serving on the Foundation Advisory Board for AAPOS and the Boards of Make-A-Wish Hawaii and Big Brothers Big Sisters Hawaii. Featured by Parents, NPR, Newsweek, Business Insider, CNN and People, she shares expert insights on adult and pediatric eye health across multiple social media platforms.