Prevention of Retinopathy of Prematurity - the programme was launched in 2001. Initially, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity Foundation purchased 7 diode lasers for treatment centres in hospitals in Katowice, Łódź, Białystok, Poznań, Szczecin, Gdańsk, and Wrocław.
The Foundation equipped all neonatal intensive care units in Poland with 129 ophthalmoscopes (used to see inside the fundus of the eye) and 27 laser devices. Currently, there are 21 treatment centres, which the Foundation has equipped, and till autumn of 2021, doctors have examined and diagnosed 261 765 prematurely born babies and saved the eyesight of 11,473 babies (according to data from Janunary 2023)!
This type of retinopathy is caused by premature birth, and it means that the retina (part of the eye) is not developed correctly yet when the child is born. The damaged retina can eventually cause substantial loss of eyesight and, when left untreated in the early stages, can result in loss of sight. First symptoms can be diagnosed between 1 and 3 months of a baby's life, so doctors need to have access to sophisticated equipment such as laser surgery devices. The best chance to save the child's eyesight is a quick diagnosis and effective treatment undertaken as early as possible.
Retinopathy
Fundacja wyposażyła 21 wyspecjalizowanych ośrodków zajmujących się leczeniem retinopatii w najnowocześniejszy sprzęt laserowy - fotokoagulatory laserowe.
The Foundation equipped all neonatal intensive care units in Poland with 125 ophthalmoscopes (used to see inside the fundus of the eye) and 27 laser devices. Currently, there are 19 treatment centres, which have been equipped by the Foundation and till January 2021 doctors have examined and diagnosed 254 919 prematurely born babies and saved the eyesight of 10 692 babies!
We are thrilled to announce the final lineup of artists who will perform at the 33rd Grand Finale! On January 26, 2025, the meadows of PGE Narodowy in Warsaw will be filled with music brimming with emotions, energy, and charisma. Taking the stage will be the legendary Nocny Kochanek, dub master Adrian Sherwood, the incredibly charismatic Mery Spolsky, and the dynamic duo Lordofon, blending hip-hop with rock. Don’t miss out!
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Only 55 days remain until the 33rd Grand Finale! Preparations are picking up pace, and today we have exciting news for you – we’re announcing three more stars of the main concert in Warsaw. On the meadows of the PGE Narodowy, we will hear the legend of Polish punk rock - The Bill, the energetic trio - Dziwna Wiosna, and the charismatic - Renata Przemyk. Get to know them better!
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