We are down in Charleston preparing for Thomas’ second eye surgery today at 12:50 pm! I cannot thank you all enough for your continued prayers for Thomas’ surgeries and recovery. You have no idea how loved and supported he feels. His classmates and friends at school have been SO unbelievably supportive and kind. I was …
Bilateral Congenital Cataracts
Check out the articles below for a round-up of information on IOL surgery for bilateral congenital cataracts and those born with cataracts.
Yesterday Thomas underwent a surgery he’s waited 8 years for. EIGHT YEARS! It was part 1 of a 2-part procedure to implant a permanent lens (IOL) in his eye, eliminating the need for contacts and hopefully improving his eyesight in a big way. Our doctor did the right eye first since it’s his weaker eye. …
I wanted to pop in with a quick update on Tom’s eye journey after I received a lot of sweet messages asking how he was doing in response to his new glasses! Thank you by the way for the messages and compliments. We totally agree that Thomas is the cutest in his glasses! So the …
I wanted to pop in with a quick update on Thomas! Yesterday our little man had a very successful strabismus surgery. We were home by lunch and our loopy Thomas took a very long nap and woke up back to himself – running around, inhaling packets of food and searching the house for his sissy. …
Today marks the one year anniversary of Thomas’s surprise cataracts diagnosis. While I’ve posted many positive updates about our little man’s miraculous progress over the 12 months, I can honestly say we’ve never endured a more difficult year. Admittedly, I have kept a very positive outlook on the blog since his diagnosis. However, behind the …
It truly means so much to me when my readers request an update on our little man! Thank you all so much for caring about him! We actually do have an exciting update… Thomas recently had an appointment with his pediatric ophthalmologist. Matt and I are always so anxious for these appointments. They usually take …
Just wanted to pop in with a little update on Thomas. I am so humbled by the prayers, emails, gifts, meals, cards and more that we continue to receive. I truly have wonderful friends and readers and am so thankful. It seems like just when I’m about to hit my breaking point, a sweet email …
Wow. I don’t even know how to adequately thank you all for the love, support, encouragement and prayers you’ve sent our way. Through my post yesterday I met so many brave mamas, received tons of doctor recommendations, connected with others who are also on this same journey and felt an overwhelming peace from the prayers. …
On Monday morning we had our two month checkup for Thomas. Coffee in hand, we arrived 5 minutes early in hopes for a quick visit so we could hit up Marshalls before the next feeding. Within a few minutes we were whisked back to the exam room, interrogated with all the routine questions, measurements were …