The Tactile Traveler #65 - Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP, and why some premature babies go blind. Testing the Glide mobility device & Tips for Planning Summer Activities Around the Weather.

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The Tactile Traveler

Nick Isenberg

72 episodes

1 week ago

The goal of this podcast is to empower blind and low-vision people to explore the world, and help our sighted friends see the world in a new way. Frequently, as people lose their eyesight, they become more and more isolated. The Tactile Traveler hopes to empower people, not only to go literally around the world, but around the block to new adventures in their lives.

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The Tactile Traveler #65 - Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP, and why some premature babies go blind. Testing the Glide mobility device & Tips for Planning Summer Activities Around the Weather.

The Tactile Traveler

27 minutes 16 seconds

5 months ago

The Tactile Traveler #65 - Retrolental Fibroplasia, ROP, and why some premature babies go blind. Testing the Glide mobility device & Tips for Planning Summer Activities Around the Weather.

In this episode, we delve into why so many people born extremely premature are blind due to Retrolental Fibroplasia (RLF) and Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP), advances in treatment and prevention with insights from Dr. Jennifer Jung, pediatric ophthalmologist at Children’s Hospital Colorado; The emotional and physical challenges premature babies and their families face during early eye treatments; A hands-on test of the Glide mobility device; Tips for planning summer activities around the weather for optimal accessibility and enjoyment

Whether you're blind, visually impaired, a sighted friend or family member, or simply curious, this episode sheds light on medical history, modern progress, and personal stories that help all of us see the world in a new way.