Sara and Nohemy Villalobos are six year old twins who came to CCSHH from Jutiapa Atlantida. They came to the clinic originally when they were four years old because their mother noticed they both had problems with their eyes. They had difficulty walking and their balance was poor. They were diagnosed with a condition called horizontal nystagmus, which is an involuntary movement of the eyes in a rapid and uncontrolled manner. The condition affects roughly 12 in every 10,000 people and has no cure. While no cure exists, CCSHH has still been able to help by providing corrective lenses. These lenses slow rapid eye movements.
There is no cure for this condition, although corrective lenses have allowed them to focus much better. They were also diagnosed with bilateral refractive amblyopia. This condition had prevented the girls from being able to walk correctly and their balance was unstable. With corrective lenses, their vision has improved immensely. They now have good body balance and they are learning to read in first grade. They will return to the clinic every six months to be re-evaluated. Their quality of life has improved and now they can enjoy time with their friends and family.
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