How did Maya's life change?

Maya's life changed after receiving eye technology treatment in the US, transforming her vision and appearance.

What condition did Maya have?

Maya was born with microphthalmia, a condition where her eye didn't develop properly, leading to numerous surgeries and challenges.

Counseling helped Maya cope with the emotional impact of her condition and the bullying she faced at school.

Maya's prosthetic eye behaves like a real eye, with a dilating pupil and movement, thanks to fat grafts from her tummy.

The cost of Maya's prosthetic eyes, £4,600 each, was covered through fundraising efforts to support multiple eyes and future treatments.

The use of advanced eye technology, including prosthetic eyes with realistic features, has significantly improved Maya's quality of life by providing her with functional vision and addressing the emotional impact of her condition through counseling.
The financial burden associated with acquiring these prosthetic eyes, costing £4,600 each, highlights the necessity for fundraising efforts to ensure access to essential treatments and technologies, emphasizing the importance of financial support in overcoming medical challenges.

How did Maya's life change?
Maya's life changed after receiving eye technology treatment in the US, transforming her vision and appearance.
What condition did Maya have?
Maya was born with microphthalmia, a condition where her eye didn't develop properly, leading to numerous surgeries and challenges.
How did Maya cope with bullying?
Counseling helped Maya cope with the emotional impact of her condition and the bullying she faced at school.
What features does Maya's prosthetic eye have?
Maya's prosthetic eye behaves like a real eye, with a dilating pupil and movement, thanks to fat grafts from her tummy.
How was the cost of the prosthetic eyes covered?
The cost of Maya's prosthetic eyes, £4,600 each, was covered through fundraising efforts to support multiple eyes and future treatments.

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Maya and her mom Lauren have had their lives transformed by eye technology after receiving treatment in the US.
Maya was born with microphthalmia, a condition where her eye didn't develop properly, leading to 24 surgeries and various challenges.
Before treatment, Maya was blind in one eye and faced bullying and exclusion at school.
Counseling helped Maya cope with the emotional impact of her condition and bullying.
Maya's new prosthetic eye behaves like a real eye, with a dilating pupil and movement, thanks to fat grafts from her tummy.
The cost of the prosthetic eyes was £4,600 each, requiring fundraising efforts for multiple eyes and future treatments.