Giving a Boy the Gift of Sight

3-year-old Oliver was born with juvenile cataracts which have limited his ability to see. His mom, Erlin, told us that even eating became a challenge for the boy.  “He wanted to grab his food, but he couldn't. I had to bring the plate closer to him so he could eat.”
 
As time passed, Oliver´s parents noticed that he struggled to do simple tasks, like finding nearby toys while playing or bumping into things when he walked.  And when he went outside, they said he closed his eyes because the light bothered him.  “It hurts to see him like this.  I now have to walk with him, so he doesn't get hurt, said Erin."
 
With help from the local government, they finally took him to a to an eye specialist.  The doctor delivered the devastating news that Oliver was now completely blind and could no longer see anything.  “I felt so bad because he couldn’t see any more. He didn’t even try to look at things anymore,” added Erin.
 
The doctor told them, however, that an operation to remove the cataracts would cost around 900 US dollars. The boy’s father said they would never be able to afford that since he works on a farm and as a recycler.  “It's hard to see my son like this. Sometimes I wish I could give him my eyes so he could run and play,” said Esteban.   
 
A few days later, Erlin received a call a call from Operation Blessing. Thanks to YOU we then paid for Oliver to receive free surgery to remove the cataracts from both eyes.  The surgery was successful, and the smile we saw on his face as they removed the bandages meant that he could see again!  During a follow up visit, we paid for him to receive free glasses that will correct his vision even more!  
 
“Now he sees everything!  He can find things that couldn't find before,” declared Erin. “And now HE CAN RUN! I had never seen him run and play like this before!  Thanks to people who support Operation Blessing. Thank you for helping our son!”