Sverdlovsk's Bonum Center Upgrades with High-Tech Eye Care for Premature Babies

The Bonum Multidisciplinary Clinical Medical Center has received cutting-edge equipment to improve care for premature infants. Governor Denis Pasler announced the installation of advanced technology worth 26 million rubles. This upgrade aims to enhance early detection and treatment of eye diseases in the region’s youngest patients. The center now operates a wide-field digital retinal camera, designed to detect retinal pathologies and monitor retinopathy of prematurity. Doctors use the device to capture high-resolution images of infants’ retinas, track disease progression, and hold telemedicine consultations with federal specialists. Each year, over 5,000 premature babies undergo examinations at the facility.

The Bonum Center remains fully staffed with specialists focused on paediatric care, supported by the Sverdlovsk Regional Ministry of Health. Since its early work in 2001, the rate of infant vision-related disability in the region has fallen from 34% to nearly zero. The center has long been recognised as an innovative facility, treating children with both congenital and acquired conditions. The new equipment aligns with the goals of the *Long and Active Life* national project. By improving diagnostic capabilities, the center continues to strengthen safeguards for children’s health across the Sverdlovsk Region.

The 26 million ruble investment expands the Bonum Center’s ability to diagnose and manage eye diseases in premature infants. With advanced tools and a specialised team, the facility maintains its role as a leader in paediatric care. The upgrades are expected to further reduce vision-related complications in the region’s newborns.