Additionally, his skin has never shed fast enough, causing brown scales to form.

But things drastically changed a couple of weeks ago when Carter received life-altering eyelid surgery.

In the end, they received more than $46,000.

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I didnt realize what a sense of community we really had, she told the outlet.

Its really crazy to feel so included.

He slept until noon today, Shai said in avideo interview.

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

He got the best nights sleep.

Carter added, I did not have my eye shields.

I normally attempt to lay on my back but sometimes its not comfy.

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

Man that sounds like living in an absolute nightmare, one person said.

Glad he was able to get surgery for this!

A mothers love is strong with this one, another wrote.

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

The disorder triggers when the genes responsible for the proteins found in the outermost layer of the skin mutate.

These mutations are the cause of 90% of lamellar ichthyosis cases.

I cant imagine how terrible this mustve been read one comment

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time

“Absolute Nightmare”: 7YO With Rare Condition Sleeps With His Eyes Closed For The First Time