THE COST OF SIGHT

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Byron with sister Judy
How would it feel to wake up and

find your vision has diminished?

This happened to Byron Alexander who has had very poor vision since birth. The lens of his eyes are not in the proper position.

Byron Alexander has Marfan syndrome a connective tissue disorder. Marfan causes him to be tall and thin, have cardiac, skeletal and vision problems. Byron has studied with us for seven years. He is now in sixth grade. He is exceptional in every way.

On examination it was found that the retina of his right eye was totally detached. He had surgery within days, May 23rd.

The Ophthalmologist, one of the best in Guatemala, says the surgery went very well. The retina was reattached and the lens removed. The outcome won't be known until the eye is healed and Byron is fitted with glasses.
The surgeon did not charge a fee. The anesthesiologist reduced her fee. His cardiologist did a free echocardiogram before he had surgery.
With all these favors the total cost: surgery, medicine, doctor's appointments and new glasses will be very close to $1,000.

This would be a very low cost in the USA

but is a lot of money for the New Life budget

Would you please consider a donation to cover

the cost of Byron's eye care?