Abdur R., 1

One-month-old Abdur Rahman Ifaz was born prematurely and spent 15 days in the hospital fighting for his life. Although he survived those critical days, doctors later found a serious problem in both of his eyes that now threatens his vision. His father, Nur Nobi, earns only BDT 7,000 per month from a small tea stall, which is the sole income for Ifaz, his mother Israt Jahan, his three-year-old brother Nafiz, and his elderly grandparents in their modest tin-made home. The family has already exhausted their limited savings on his emergency care and cannot afford the specialized eye treatment he urgently needs; without it, Ifaz may lose his eyesight permanently. They learned about Helpster Charity through Nasima Akhter, a Counselor at the Pediatric Unit of Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital in Chandpur, and are now seeking support to save their baby’s vision and future.

Abdur Rahman Ifaz, a 1-month-old baby boy, was admitted for urgent management of Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) in both eyes, a condition that can lead to permanent vision loss if left untreated. After thorough evaluation, he received Anti-VEGF injection on 07.12.2025, administered by Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, the hospital’s ROP Specialist. The treatment process was carefully planned and executed, with close monitoring to ensure safety and effectiveness. During his stay, his response to the treatment was positive, showing encouraging signs of recovery. The abnormal growth of retinal blood vessels has now been successfully controlled. His retinal condition has improved significantly, and doctors are hopeful that he will develop clear vision in the future. He was discharged in stable condition with advice for regular follow-up, and heartfelt thanks go to Helpster Charity and Helpster Heroes for making this life-changing treatment possible.

According to Dr. Md. Anwar Hossain Sheikh, Chief Consultant, and Dr. Md. Saiful Islam, ROP Specialist at Mazharul Haque BNSB Eye Hospital, Chandpur, Ifaz urgently requires Anti-VEGF injections such as Avastin in both eyes, along with regular follow-up examinations to ensure proper retinal development. The doctors are hopeful that timely treatment can stop the abnormal blood vessel growth and preserve his vision, allowing him to grow and live like other children. However, if the treatment is delayed, the retinal damage may become irreversible, leading to lifelong blindness.