Quatro – A Journey to Restore Her Vision
Age: 11 years old
Quatro's Story
Quatro is a Karen girl who was born in June 2013. Shortly after her birth, she was abandoned by her mother and found by Lerwathoo, a student at the Bamboo School. Catherine Riley Bryan, also known as Momo Cat, rescued her. On June 16th, 2013, with her uncle's permission, she was taken to the district government hospital, where doctors said nothing could be done for her eyes. Determined to help, Catherine took her to Mission Hospital in Bangkok, where Dr. Yupin, an eye specialist, performed surgery. Quatro was only ten days old at the time.
Diagnosis & Condition
Peter's Anomaly — a congenital ocular anomaly affecting both eyes. Additionally diagnosed with glaucoma, cataract on left eye, and total vision loss in right eye.
Treatment Plan
First eye surgery at Mission Hospital Bangkok (June 2013, 10 days old)
Examination at Paholpolpayuhasena Hospital and Children's Hospital Bangkok
Surgical repair under general anesthesia at Rutnin Eye Hospital (December 2022)
Cataract surgery with lens replacement at Rutnin Hospital (September 2023)
Ongoing follow-up appointments with retina examinations
Medical Journey
June 2013: Quatro was found abandoned in a toilet bowl shortly after birth. She was rescued by Momo Cat and taken to Mission Hospital in Bangkok, where her first eye surgery was performed when she was only ten days old.
October 2022: Catherine noticed Quatro's vision was deteriorating. She was seen by a visiting ophthalmologist and was advised to seek a second opinion. Quatro was referred to Paholpolpayuhasena Hospital and subsequently to the Children's Hospital in Bangkok, where she was diagnosed with Peter's Anomaly and advised to use a prosthetic eye for her right side.
December 2022: Momo Cat consulted Dr. Kalayanee Rojanaporn, a senior eye consultant at Rutnin Eye Hospital in Bangkok. Quatro was diagnosed with a congenital ocular anomaly, glaucoma, cataract on her left eye, and total vision loss in her right eye. She underwent a thorough examination and surgical repair under general anesthesia.
August 2023: Quatro's eye specialist at Rutnin Hospital noticed progression of her cataract, and surgery was planned for lens replacement. The specialist warned that the surgery would be complicated, with a high risk of failure or complications, but given her condition, it was necessary to proceed.
September 2023: Quatro underwent cataract surgery at Rutnin Hospital. Despite the complexity, the surgery was successful. Quatro handled the procedure well and was discharged under Catherine's care at the Bamboo School.
December 2023: Three months post-surgery, Quatro had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Duangnet, who performed a thorough eye and retina examination. The results were highly encouraging, showing excellent vision and remarkable recovery.
June 2024: Quatro's follow-up showed no further deterioration of her retina. She will continue follow-ups every six months, then annually. Cosmetic surgery for her right eye is suggested for the future, purely for cosmetic reasons.
Progress Updates
Follow-Up Shows Stable Retina — Thriving
Quatro's follow-up showed no further deterioration of her retina. She is now thriving academically, achieving good grades and speaking three languages: Thai, Karen, and English!
Excellent Recovery — Vision Restored
Three months post-surgery, Dr. Duangnet performed a thorough eye and retina examination. The results were highly encouraging, showing excellent vision and remarkable recovery.
Successful Cataract Surgery
Quatro underwent cataract surgery at Rutnin Hospital. Despite the complexity, the surgery was successful! She handled the procedure well and was discharged under Catherine's care.
Cataract Surgery Planned
Quatro's eye specialist at Rutnin Hospital noticed progression of her cataract, and surgery was planned for lens replacement. The specialist warned the surgery would be complicated with high risk.
Diagnosis at Rutnin Eye Hospital
Dr. Kalayanee Rojanaporn diagnosed Quatro with a congenital ocular anomaly, glaucoma, cataract on her left eye, and total vision loss in her right eye. She underwent surgical repair under general anesthesia.
Vision Deterioration Noticed
Catherine noticed Quatro's vision was deteriorating. She was referred to Paholpolpayuhasena Hospital and subsequently to Children's Hospital in Bangkok, where she was diagnosed with Peter's Anomaly.
Rescued at Birth — First Eye Surgery
Quatro was found abandoned shortly after birth. She was rescued by Catherine Riley Bryan (Momo Cat) and taken to Mission Hospital in Bangkok, where Dr. Yupin performed her first eye surgery when she was only ten days old.
The Difference You Made
Your contributions have made a significant difference in Quatro's life. From emergency surgeries to ongoing follow-up care, your support has enabled her to regain her vision and live a normal life. Quatro is now thriving academically and socially, achieving good grades at her Thai school, and impressively speaking three languages: Thai, Karen, and English.
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