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Halt the Progression of Eye Disease

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My nineteen-year-old son, Jackson, was recently diagnosed with an eye disease called Keratoconus in both of his eyes. Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. 
The eye doctor stated that his progression would further deteriorate and that without proper treatment could result in blindness in as little as three months to two years. 
He was given the following options:
1. Eyeglasses -which he is currently wearing
However, as the cornea becomes thinner and the irregular shape increases, simple glasses or contact lenses will no longer adequately correct the vision.
2. Scleral contacts
3. Crosslink surgical procedure
4. Corneal transplant

My son is currently receiving Medicaid. His eye exams were covered by insurance, however, it did not provide coverage for his eyeglasses.  
His eye doctor stated that scleral contacts would cost $1000 dollars for the fitting and $500 per eye for a total cost of $2000 dollars. However, scleral contacts are not covered by Medicaid. 

Corneal Cross-link surgery is the only procedure that can halt the progression of the deterioration of his eyesight. The cost of the procedure is $10,000 dollars. Unfortunately, Medicaid does not cover this procedure. 

Because my son's condition is a progressive disease that worsens with time, we are racing against the clock in hopes of a financial miracle to obtain the medical help that he needs. 

My son is currently attending school to pursue his passion of becoming a barber. He enjoys building relationships, laughing and making others feel good about themselves. 

I would like for my son to have the Corneal cross-linking procedure to halt the progression of Keratoconus.  I am humbly asking for 10,000 to pay for his surgery. Your donations will help him to see continued hope for his future.
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  • Nancy Ettinger
    • $50 
    • 6 yrs
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Dana Hopper
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Whitsett, NC

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