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Keri home as sight improves
04.11.11
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BUNCRANA'S Keri Kelly
touched down in Inishowen on Tuesday for the first
time in almost a month after undergoing
groundbreaking eye surgery in China. |
The Scoil Iosagain
pupil underwent a number of stem-cell operations in
a bid to restore her sight. The nine-year-old has
been blind since birth after being born with optic
nerve hypoplasia. The condition meant that her optic
nerves never formed.
Keri’s mum, Tracey Kelly, revealed that the
operation was proving to be a success so far. She
said that her daughter can now make out shapes from
further away than before the treatment began.
Tracey’s partner, Mickey Duffy, said the signs are
all good for Keri.
“It went well. Keri did an eye test when we landed
[in China] and one when we were leaving. |
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Keri Kelly with her mum, Tracey. |
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They said her brain is
responding to light quicker now. She is noticing
things further from her face as well so hopefully it
continues,” he added. (Inishowen
Independent) |
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