Great news today...Nolan had his blood test and the hep lock placed, with the help of 5 people but we won't go into all that, the fact is is that it is done and all the testing is complete FINALLY.
Dr. Chiu found one spot in his left eye that he believes is some staining from bleeding so the pics will be sent to Dr. Foster and we will await his decision. Nolan is exhausted but is ready for his night, thank you all for your prayers and thoughts, they are greatly appreciated and his sister is so happy for him cuz he finally did the testing. woohoo. Wishing you all the best and be safe for those of you trick or treating tonight, we hope no ghosts or goblins get you.
Love,
Sara
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Donations can be made at any Bank of America in care of the NOLAN SMITH MEDICAL FUND,
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11201 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
c/oNOLAN SMITH MEDICAL FUND
or can be mailed to:
Bank of America
11201 Montgomery Blvd. NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111
c/oNOLAN SMITH MEDICAL FUND
About Me
- Nolan
- I am a very active 11 year old who loves to play basketball, baseball, play with friends, and spending time with my family. However, I have Uveitis (Pars Planitis). Uveitis is inflammation of the Uvea which is the vascular layer of the eye sandwiched between the retina and the white of the eye (sclera). Some of the signs, symptoms and characteristics of Uveitis that I have experienced include eye redness, eye pain, light sensitivity, blurred vision, dark floating spots, floaters, and inflammation. If this is left untreated Uveitis can cause the following complications for Nolan: abnormally high pressure inside the eye (glaucoma), damage to the optic nerve, clouding of the lense (cataract), or cornea, scar tissue inside the eye, retinal problems, such as fluid within the retina, or retinal detachment, and possibly vision loss. Some of the treatments and procedures that I have already experienced include: anti-inflammatory medication/corticosteroid injections, surgery-vitrectomy/surgery to remove the jelly like material in ones eye (vitreous), laser and cryo surgery. I am now at a point of needing very speicalized care.