O'Neill Family: Camille, Age 3, Retinopathy Of Prematurity
Camille was born premature and now has severe retinopathy of prematurity. Born at 25 weeks and weighing less than two pounds, she spent nearly three months in the neonatal intensive care unit and arrived home at nearly five pounds. Though it took time, her parents eventually found support online by connecting with other parents dealing with similar issues.
Media Details
Runtime: 5 minutes 36 seconds
- Topic: Blind Life, Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety, Home and Family
- Subtopic: Blind - General, Disabilities, Diseases and Conditions, Family Life
- Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT
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- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: FamilyConnect
- Series: Raising a Visually Impaired Child: Personal Stories From Parents, Siblings, and Children With Visual Impairments
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