Prayer request: My child suddenly lost sight in one eye, may lose the other

11/17/01 | SarahW

[SarahW]

My husband (Patrickhenryinva) and I ask for you to pray for our dear child. He's 13.

He might have an unusually-presenting glaucoma. The alternatives are even worse. If it's LHNO, he could lose the other eye in similar fasion before Christmas. He might also have a brain tumor.

Glaucoma is suspected because His intraocular pressure is elevated, and he has optic nerve "cupping" that is typical of glaucoma.

He has completely lost the central visual field in his left eye, though the peripheral vision is completely intact. Usually, glaucoma knocks out the peripheral vision and spares the central vision. Visual losses from glaucoma usually creep up on a person. His happened virtually overnight.

He came to me Thurday afternoon, inquiring about what the cloud that had descended over his left eye, obscuring his vision, might be.

Friday morning at the opthamologists, I realized he could see nothing. Refraction didn't help at all.

(TWo months previously he had a mostly perfect routine exam. His pressures had actually been borderline high but there was nothing else "wrong". Drops are not usually started with pressures like he had then, and I wasn't referred to an opthamologist, or given special advice.)

If it's LHON, which doesn't usually get higher pressures, but can have cupping and sudden onset and central field defects and pop up in kids his age, then if his case is typical he will lose his other eye in time for the new year, perhaps christmas.

The prospect of this is utterly terrifying and devastating. Some kids/adults only have the one eye affected, though. Sometimes their vision even comes back, sometimes completely!!!

He's going to see a glaucoma specialist thursday, with an MRI for the first part of next week to rule out tumors that can mimic glaucoma.

Prayer is so needed for my child. Please pray for him. There is hope. I'm praying alone right now.

[SarahW]

Glod bless anyone who will pray for my (13 yo) baby.

[Gelato]

Prayers for your son. God bless you.

[trussell]

Prayer ping.

Please post your replies to SarahW.

SarahW- My prayers are going up right now. Prayers for total healing.

Blessings,
trussell


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[PeteFromMontana]

Consider it done

[stanz]

All my thoughts are with your child. Let's hope for a speedy recovery.

[volchef]

I am sending you so many heartfelt prayers. My college roommate had the disorder you're speaking of and she was simply an amazing person. An inspiration. I wish you could meet her because her strength alone would give you such peace of mind but regardless, know that you are not alone and that you and your families are in my prayers that he makes a full recovery.

[manna]

Joining you in prayer ...

[Miss Marple]

My prayers go up for your son and his vision. May God extend his healing hand and manifest his grace upon you all.

[AnAmericanMother]

Oh, yes, we will pray very fervently for your son, and for you.

Don't give up hope. I was legally blind for many years until I had my sight restored via surgery.

Could you tell us his first name? It helps me to pray for somebody by name. Thanks.

[kitkat]

Sarah, prayers are going up for your son right now. And I'm certain there will be many, many more.

[gubamyster]

Prayers to your son & family.

[Velveeta]

Heartfelt prayers for you and your son.

[SarahW]

I forgot to tell you our child's name. It's Andrew, usually "Andy". It means "strength"...

[isthisnickcool]

Prayers

[SarahW]

It's Andrew, we call him Andy. Thank you with all my heart.

[Always Right]

Thoughts and prayers for Andy.

[jwalsh07]

Prayers from Ct Sarah.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

URGENT PRAYER PING

SarahW and PatrickHenryinVA : Offering my prayers for your son.

trussell : Thank you for the prayer ping.

[Rushmore Rocks]

Prayers for Andrew and those who love him.....from me and mine.

[backhoe]

You got it, neighbors.