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Today, I bring to you a heart warming article chronicling the story of a 6 year old girl who went to China to receive repair stem cells to treat her septo-optic dysplasia which is related to Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. This condition is a rare birth defect in which the optic nerve doesn't develop so it is unable to transfer information from the retina to the brain. Sounds like a job for stem cell research:
Blue Springs, Mo.
Doug Black found out his daughter Lydia was blind when she was just 3 months old. Doctors told him there was no cure and no hope that she would someday see.
“They were very adamant about it, said Black, wrestling coach and special education teacher at Missouri's Blue Springs South High School. “They told us, There is just nothing you can do.(But that didn't stop Black and Lydia! Kudos to them for not giving up - DM)And a good thing they didn't take no for an answer:
Since returning from China, Lydia's vision has gradually improved. The doctors who treated Lydia said they expect her vision to improve for up to 18 months after treatment. Black said the treatment is already having a huge effect on her life, and he is glad that she was able to receive stem cell treatment in China. “(Before the stem cell treatment) Sometimes she would get in a big hurry and she would run into a wall, Black said. “She'd say, I hate that wall. I hate that. It hurts.You know that's sad. Now when you see her start to run around again, she stops and you can see that it's working. When it's hard on us, who knows how hard it is on her? I know I'd do anything for her, and I know her mom is the same way. Click here to read the full article