Kids We Support
Raviteja
Raviteja's eye cancer was detected early by his parents when the noticed a white reflex in one eye. On coming to Narayana Nethralaya, it was found that he had cancer in both eyes. The prompt action of the parents ensured that the treatment could be started early enough to potentially save both the eyes. He has undergone multiplies chemo sessions and is taking treatment well. He is 7 months old and is healthy. His parents have been regular to the checkups and are eager to see Raviteja grow up like other healthy kids and want to put him in school as well. The tumor recurred after a few cycles of chemotherapy and lasers. The parents have not been seen in the hospital since then.
Soha Najeen
Month and Year of Birth: October 2008
A year before, her mother noticed that she had a white glint inside one eye. A cursory, untrained medical examination missed the subtle indication. One eye needed to be removed immediately, and an attempt was made to save her other eye with chemotherapy and lasers. Developed a cataract in her right after her chemotherapy, and turned out to have an undetermined activity behind to her lens. Remove her only remaining eye - because it was too much of a risk to her life. The parents have not brought the child back to the hospital since then.
Latha
Month and Year of Birth: November 2008
Latha was the second child we funded. We can't get in touch with the family now. 18-month-old Latha's curiosity and her infectious smile is the first thing we noticed when we saw her. On a closer look, you realize that the little girl had lost one eye to this tumor. After a few cycles of chemotherapy, the parents dropped out of treatment, and the child has not been seen for the past few years.
