Posts tagged anopthalmia

What is Anophthalmia – Microphthalmia (A/M)?

In layman’s terms Anophthalmia is the medical term that describes the complete absence of the globe and ocular tissue (eye) from the orbit. Microphthalmia is the term used to describe small eyes and it can range from barely noticeable to severe. Severe microphthalmia is essentially the same as anophthalmia. People usually use the terms Anophthalmia [...]


Faith Keeps Family Going During Difficult Circumstances

Kyle Family Gives Birth to Baby with Rare Condition September 24, 2009 Kyle, Texas – Kyle residents, Bridget and Mike Wildschuetz, welcomed their new baby girl into this world on September 10, 2009. Faith was born with severe bilateral microphthalmia, a congenital malformation resulting in minimal eye development. Faith also has very small sinuses and [...]


Super Baby Faith Benefit Fund

As you can imagine, this family is overwhelmed with medical bills, utility bills and keeping up with the day-to-day activities that we take for granted.  Fellow church members, friends and family have stepped in to help, but additional support is needed. Bridget keeps a positive attitude about her daughter’s prognosis and tells friends, “We have [...]