Every year, approximately 7,000 children in Sweden are born prematurely. Several of those are left with severe problems. The eyes of premature children can show an eye disease called ROP, who without treatment can lead to blindness, ROP can also be an indicator for other problems, such as the brain and lungs not developing properly. Meet Ann Hellström, researcher and consultant and her 4-year-old patient Julius who was born 4 months to early.
Produced by Faktabruket 2022