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.

[manic4organic]

May He bless you and your son. I have a 13-year-old also.

[BobbyK]

You and your child our in our families prayers.

[cmak9]

Prayers sent for Andy and your family.

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[Texas Termite]

Our prayers continue for Andy and for you and your family.

*TT*, Beth & Nana

[Salvation]

Sarah:
Prayers for you and your son!

[Salvation]

Gospel for 11-17-03

Gospel
Lk 18:35-43

As Jesus approached Jericho
a blind man was sitting by the roadside begging,
and hearing a crowd going by, he inquired what was happening.
They told him,
"Jesus of Nazareth is passing by."
He shouted, "Jesus, Son of David, have pity on me!"
The people walking in front rebuked him,
telling him to be silent,
but he kept calling out all the more,
"Son of David, have pity on me!"
Then Jesus stopped and ordered that he be brought to him;
and when he came near, Jesus asked him,
"What do you want me to do for you?"
He replied, "Lord, please let me see."
Jesus told him, "Have sight; your faith has saved you."
He immediately received his sight
and followed him, giving glory to God.
When they saw this, all the people gave praise to God.

[1rudeboy]

If you're in Chicago, I know someone that can help (my brother). One word from me and he'll see you tomorrow.

[mombonn]

Our God is the Great Physician - I will ask Him to intervene on your son's behalf.

[Vinomori]

Andy is in my prayers tonight.

[Vinomori]

Andy is in my prayers tonight.

[Salvation]

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[Canticle_of_Deborah]

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[Momto2]

I have a 13 year old son, too Sarah. We will all be praying for you and Andy tonight. God still heals - we will believe with you for a miracle!!

[areafiftyone]

Prayers going out for your son. Please keep the faith.

[Semper911]

I'm praying alone right now.

No, you're not. We're right here with you.

[exit82]

Joining the crowd so you won't be praying alone.

Rest in the Lord's care for you. He knows. He will not leave you nor forsake you.

And Andy is in His hand. There is no better place to be.

[dsc]

"I'm praying alone right now."

Hon, remember, you never pray alone.

[AEMILIUS PAULUS]

Prayers for your boy and for you.

[Coleus]

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