December 31, 2023: In an inspiring story of resilience and medical marvel, Allyanna Carter shares the journey of her 5-month-old daughter, Harlym, who was born with anophthalmia and underwent a hemispherectomy to remove half of her brain. Despite these significant challenges, Harlym is defying the odds by achieving developmental milestones, such as almost crawling and showing interactive behaviors. This story not only showcases the strength of a young child but also highlights the complexities and unpredictability of medical conditions. For more details on Harlym’s remarkable progress and her mother’s experience, please refer to Tracy Swartz’s article.
Baby born without eyes who had half her brain removed doing well (nypost.com)
