Alejandro was a sweet and precious baby, but from the beginning we knew something was odd. His eyes seemed to be a blue color and we don’t have anyone in our family that has blue colored eyes. As a baby, he would cry loudly if he was taken out into bright sunlight.
After several doctor’s visits in pre-kindergarden we learned what was wrong. He had been born with CHED disease. It was only a year after he was diagnosed, that we learned that he was quickly going blind and that a transplant was the only option.
After receiving a cornea transplant in his left eye, his other cornea soon began to become stronger. He has went from having 20/100 to 20/60 vision.
Our family will be forever grateful for the family that donated the cornea our little boy received. Thanks to their gift, henow has the opportunity to see the world and all its beauty. - Prisilla and Rene, parents of cornea recipient.
