ONH Blog
Joanna Mathewson

Launch Buddies Podcast

Imagine navigating a world you’re unable to see – sounds scary, doesn’t it? Tune in as we unravel the mysteries and challenges of Optic Nerve

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Joanna Mathewson

Our story of the ONH dx

I found out I was pregnant on August 29, 2009. I was so nervous and so excited because all of my life all I ever

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Joanna Mathewson

ONH + Back to School 2023

I’ll be posting examples of letters and information sheets for our members to read as examples. A friendly reminder to Please NOT copy these personal

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Joanna Mathewson

ONH + Frequent Headaches

Some days I wish that I were a neurologist. I never grew up thinking,  “I can’t wait to go to medical school to become a

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Joanna Mathewson

ONH + Covid-19

Updated: Aug 15, 2023 ONH and the impact of Covid19 April 2020 is when the Washington school officials shut down all public school districts in our

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Joanna Mathewson

How is ONH Diagnosed?

A common myth we hear far too often is that you must have an MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) of the brain in order to get

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Joanna Mathewson

3 Key Doctors

Getting a medical diagnosis of any kind can come as quite of a shock to most. Getting a medical diagnosis as a parent to a

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Joanna Mathewson

An ONH Journey

Optic Nerve Hypoplasia: A Journey, Advice, and Instructional Strategies If your child has been diagnosed with Optic Nerve Hypoplasia (ONH), you are not alone! According

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Joanna Mathewson

Welcome Blog

Years ago I had seriously considered starting my own blog, I just had no idea how to do it or who would read it. I

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ONH Blog
Joanna Mathewson

ONH Awareness Day

Tomorrow, April 14th is the official day we celebrate those affected with ONH/SOD. Like most awareness days, we hope to educate, spread awareness about this

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