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My Son Could LOSE His Sight | An EMOTIONAL Week For Our Family

It's The Donnellys
It's The Donnellys
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👁️ 83K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 12:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator details a week filled with both joyful celebrations and significant family health concerns. The week begins with a trip to Orlando to see friends embark on their first Disney Cruise, followed by a visit to Disney Springs. Amidst these positive events, the creator's son, Brennan, experiences a medical emergency after taking an elbow to the eye, resulting in vision loss. The family seeks emergency care and later travels to Tallahassee for a specialist appointment. The ophthalmologist diagnoses a burst blood vessel near the iris, which caused temporary vision loss and posed a risk of permanent sight damage if the bleeding recurred. Following a period of strict bed rest and medication, Brennan shows significant improvement and is cleared for light activity. The week concludes on a high note as the creator's other son, Ryan, receives news that he has been selected for the Student Government Association. The creator reflects on how the week's various events, ranging from medical scares to personal achievements, eventually reached a positive resolution for the entire family.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Disney Cruise Line
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Disney Cruise Line
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)OtherFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I know he potentially could lose his sight um permanently

we were just Overjoyed to be able to participate in this great experience for them

he potentially could lose his sight um permanently so he seemed to think that that was good news

congratulations you are a dedicated leader has been selected to represent the STS

Creator's Tips & Advice

Go to the emergency room immediately if you experience vision loss
Follow strict bed rest and take eye drops as prescribed
Avoid crowded spaces to prevent further eye injury

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Fear of losing sight permanentlyFollow doctor's instructions strictly and take it easy to avoid rebleeding

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat happens if a child gets an eye injury that causes vision loss?
QHow do you handle a medical emergency while traveling?
QWhat is the process for joining student government?

Topics Covered

Kids Family3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Cocoa Beach2½ Happy Bacon
Orlando2½ Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral3½ Happy Bacon
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