Always quick with a joke or a smile, Josh Severson has always known how to make people happy. His parents were overjoyed with his arrival, but grew concerned when they saw he was born with a birth defect, 2 clubbed feet. “I was high-risk so my entire pregnancy was monitored closely, yet no-one detected anything […]
Miracles happen here every day; Dr. Hertle is one
When I read about the work that Dr. Richard Hertle did for the children with vision problems in India, it hit home to me how fortunate we are to have him caring for my son Hunter’s eyesight. This access to excellent care in our backyard is the small miracle.
Akron Children’s awarded NIH grant to study vision disorder in kids
Akron Children’s Hospital has been awarded a 5-year, $467,000 grant to study the optimal treatment for children with convergence insufficiency and attention-reading disability, a common combination of vision disorders.
Outlook is bright for infantile nystagmus patient after trip from Down Under
After 5 years of trying to get pregnant, the birth of a beautiful girl last April was especially sweet for Nina and Steve. The first grandchild on both sides of their families, Ava quickly became a star. When she turned 3 months old, her attentive parents began to notice a difference in her gaze. They knew the way her eyes tended to dart quickly back and forth wasn’t typical.
Wiggling eyes are hallmark of congenital nystagmus – (VIDEO)
More accurately known as infantile nystagmus, the “wiggling” or “dancing” eyes associated with this condition can make it difficult for a child to track moving objects or read the text on a page.
Teen with brain and spine tumors creates video to raise awareness and money for cancer research
Kaela Keller should be filling out applications for college, learning how to drive, practicing sprints with the Garaway High School Track team and looking for a fun part-time job. Instead, the 17 year old from Dover has put many of those plans on hold as she undergoes chemotherapy to fight spine and brain tumors at Akron Children’s Hospital.
