Elizabeth, my 22 year old daughter had been suffering from gradual vision loss in her left eye for nearly two years. In January of this year we were able to seek medical attention from an ophthalmologist. She was put on medication and an invasive cataract surgery was suggested for both eyes. We sought out a second opinion from a vision institute where after various studies they were able to diagnose her with Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma, which is not common at all for her age. This type of glaucoma is not caused by diabetes or genetic history. Because of her young age, the glaucoma specialist strongly advised against performing a highly invasive surgery like the one that was suggested prior. She received a session of laser treatment, called Iridectomy, on each eye. The treatment was successful for botheyes but the pressure in her left eye was still abnormally high.
The doctor deduced that the only viable option left was to go forth
with surgery (Trabeculectomy). We are currently unable to afford the
cost of this surgery and it important that she receives it soon to
prevent complete vision loss in her eye. Any and all help
towards
Elizabeth´s surgery would be incredibly appreciated and
we will pray that it returns to you tenfold. Thank you to anyone
reading her story and/or supporting our cause.
*En Español*
Mi hija Elizabeth,de 22 años, desde hace dos años ha perdido gradualmente la visión en su ojo izquierdo. En enero de este año pudimos buscar atención médica de un oftalmólogo. Le recetaron medicamentos y le sugirieron una cirugía de cataratas invasiva para ambos ojos. Buscamos una segunda opinión y después de varios estudios, pudieron diagnosticarle glaucoma primario de ángulo abierto, que no es común para su edad. Este tipo de glaucoma no es causado por diabetes o antecedentes genéticos.
Debido a su corta edad, la especialista en glaucoma intento
resolver la situacion con medicamentos y un procedimiento con láser
(iridotomía) en cada ojo. El tratamiento fue exitoso
para ambos ojos, pero la presión en su ojo izquierdo sigue siendo
anormalmente alta.
El médico nos hizo saber que la única opción viable que queda es
pasar a la cirugía (trabeculectomía).
Actualmente no podemos pagar el costo de esta cirugía y es
importante que la reciba pronto para evitar la pérdida total de la
visión en su ojo.
Cualquier y toda ayuda para la cirugía de
Elizabeth sera increíblemente apreciada y esperamos les sea
multiplicada de regreso por diez. Gracias a cualquiera que lea su
historia y/o apoye nuestra causa.
