Lost my right eye to retinoblastoma at 17 months old. I’m 56 now. That it happened so young was a blessing. My brain made all the adjustments. I can judge distance well. And I don’t have to close one eye when shooting a firearm or looking through a microscope:) I have no memory of what it’s like to see with both eyes. I literally can’t imagine focusing two eyes on one common object. (I know...it’s like auto focus but I still can’t imagine it).

Ocularists are artists with prosthetics. I’m grateful for their expertise over the years. I doubt people will even notice anything different with your little guy, which is the best compliment.

Best advice I got about it growing up was from my parents. They said if it wasn’t a big deal to me, it wouldn’t be a big deal to anyone else. They were right. I learned to laugh at myself when I’d bump into things on the blind side.

Prayers for your little guy and for your family. Cancer sucks. But his future is going to be amazing.