Smith-Levin Family: Max, Age 2, Bilateral Anophthalmia
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Learn MoreParents Jenny Smith and Alan Levin discuss their son Max Smith-Levin. Max is a two-year-old bundle of energy who brings joy to his parents and big sister Callie. He also has an extremely rare condition called bilateral anophthalmia, meaning he was born without eyes, only eyelids.
Media Details
Runtime: 7 minutes
- Topic: Blind Life, Counseling and Self-Help, Health and Safety, Home and Family
- Subtopic: Blind - General, Disabilities, Diseases and Conditions, Family Life
- Grade/Interest Level: PT/TT -
- Release Year: 2008
- Producer/Distributor: FamilyConnect
- Series: Raising a Visually Impaired Child: Personal Stories From Parents, Siblings, and Children With Visual Impairments
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