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Expertise
I can answer questions related to Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy (FEVR), as well as more general questions concerning blindness in children.
Experience in the area
I have five family members with Familial Exudative Vitreo-Retinopathy (FEVR), my husband and four of my six children. My husband and my two youngest children are blind, and my two girls are losing vision. We deal closely with Dr. Michael Trese and his associates in Royal Oak, MI, making trips to see him about once a month for somebody to have surgery or an angiogram or some other exam or procedure. I am familiar with much of the research on FEVR, and can research answers to questions I don't know.
Organizations
I am a member of both the NFB and AFB parents' organizations.
Education/Credentials
I have some time in college.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| Alec | 03/25/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Elayne for giving your time ..... |
| devania | 09/24/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you so much. :) |
Recent Answers from Elayne Glantzberg
2012-04-21 Loss of Sight after a heart arrhythmia:
If there is actual nerve damage in the optic nerve, not much can be done. However, if there was a stroke in the visual cortex of the brain, it's possible some sight could be regained with training over
2012-03-30 URGENT HELP FOR SCHOOL ASSIGNMENT: BLINDNESS IN CHILDREN :):
I can help you with some of this, but not all of it, and the answers may not be what you expect! 1. A blind child who is expected to function in a mainstream government-school classroom without any
2012-03-16 about Braille:
I checked around a bit to make sure I was right, and yes, you can expect Braille readers to be familiar with most common abbreviations. However, just to cover all the bases, while abbreviations may be
2011-09-23 observation:
Double-check what I say with an ophthalmologist if you want to confirm accuracy. Injury to the eye from flying glass would depend on the size and speed of the glass fragments. At the low end, you would
2011-09-16 baby sight:
If you are concerned about your baby's vision, take her to a pediatric ophthalmologist for a vision exam. Ask your local hospital for a recommendation for which ophthalmologist sees the premature babies
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