Notice in the picture the spots of lights appear on the same location of each cornea (pediatricians often do the "corneal light reflex test" during well-child checkups). That's a good sign the eyes are properly aligned.
There's still quite a bit of redness from the surgery, but the doctor says it will go away in a few days.
A study of people with strabismus (permanently-crossed eyes) found that 85% report that it causes problems with their work, school and sports. 70% said it had a negative effect on their self-image. So this surgery will be a blessing to Boaz the rest of his life.
For comparison, here's the first picture I saw of Boaz, taken by the Lahash team during their January 2007 visit.
Thanks again to all of the donors and friends for making this possible. It was a team effort. What a great Christmas present and way to share God's love.
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