April 20, 2016 - Asia Garrett is a 2016 Center High School Senior. She has been diagnosed with Keratoconus Unstable bilateral ICS. This basically means that Asia is unable to see normal 20/20 vision, even with her glasses. Her vision is failing and is changing daily, which could result in her becoming permanently blind.
Because of the Keratoconic disease, Asia's vision is very limited. It is limiting her daily activities such as reading, writing, and even walking to the bus stop. Her eye sight even with glasses at best right now is 20/40 in both eyes. The disease is advancing significantly and requires a very extensive and expensive surgery.
The name of the surgery is Intacs surgery and is scheduled for June 15th at the University of Houston. This procedure will improve the cornea shape and best-corrected vision. It is FDA approved for the treatment of Keratoconus. If she has the surgery, this will restore the functionality of her vision and postpone the need for a cornea transplant.
Because surgery is so costly, Asia along with her mother, Robbie Garrett, are in need of financial assistance.
An account has been set up at Shelby Saving's Bank, here in Center, TX, to help support her medical needs. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
