Retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) is still a leading cause of visual impairment. It shows high disease prevalence in the developing world. In India, around 1 in 1000 children is blind. In this exclusive KOL interview, Dr.

Santhan Gopal briefs about retinopathy of prematurity prevention and its economic implications. Health Expert: Dr. Santhan Gopal K S is an Ophthalmologist practice at Tirumalai Eye Clinic - A Super Speciality Centre in Jayanagar, Bangalore and Kamala Nethralaya Eye Clinic & Surgical Centre in Koramangala 4 Block, Bangalore. He is a member of All India Ophthalmological Society.