Aisyah, a one-year-old child from Palembang, is continuing a complex medical journey marked by multiple health challenges, including a tumor, a facial cleft, a bowed leg, and vision impairment. Despite her young age and difficult circumstances, her condition has drawn attention for the strength she has shown throughout repeated treatments and hospital visits.

Recently, Aisyah was taken to Sriwijaya Eye Hospital in Palembang for a consultation with an ophthalmologist under public-service fees. Doctors examined her left eye and confirmed that she does not have vision in that eye. According to the medical assessment, her left eye has remained closed since birth, which has affected the development of the optic nerve. While vision cannot be restored, doctors explained that surgery may still be possible in the future to improve facial balance and support her confidence as she grows older.

Medical specialists recommended that corrective eye procedures be considered when Aisyah reaches the age of six, as facial growth would still be relatively stable. In the coming three years, she may first undergo eyelid surgery. Additional procedures on her left palm and arm have also been discussed as part of her long-term care plan.

However, her family shared that funds previously collected for her treatment have now been exhausted, forcing several procedures, including further eye care, to be temporarily postponed.

Despite these challenges, Aisyah has made progress in other areas of her treatment. After successfully undergoing surgery for a lump on her head and a cleft lip, she is now preparing for palate surgery. On August 31, she completed pre-operative registration at Muhammadiyah Hospital in Palembang, followed by routine blood tests and a chest X-ray. A pediatric consultation confirmed that her condition was stable enough for surgery.

The palate operation was performed on September 2 at Muhammadiyah Hospital and lasted approximately two hours. Following the procedure, Aisyah began a strict nutritional regimen that includes only milk and water for more than a month to support healing. She is currently attending follow-up visits and receiving nutritional support as part of her recovery.

In addition, Aisyah is undergoing treatment for her bowed leg at RSMH Palembang under the care of an orthopedic specialist. Doctors continue to monitor her progress as part of a long-term plan to improve her mobility.

Aisyah’s situation is made more difficult by her family circumstances. She is being raised by her grandparents, as she no longer has parental support. Despite this, her grandmother expressed gratitude for the assistance they have received so far.

“I am thankful that so many people care about my granddaughter,” she said. “May Allah make it easier for those who help Aisyah and reward their kindness.”

While Aisyah continues to show resilience during her recovery, her family hopes that additional support will allow her medical care to continue without interruption, particularly for her eye condition, which currently causes recurring discomfort. Her story highlights the ongoing needs of children requiring long-term medical treatment and the vital role of community support in ensuring continuity of care.