Meet The Inspiring 9-Year-Old Girl With a Bionic Eye | This Morning
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- Опубліковано 21 лют 2024
- A nine-year-old girl born with one eye, who refused to even leave the house due to bullies, has had her life transformed thanks to a state of the art bionic eye replacement. After raising £15,000 to fly to the US, Myah and her mum Lauren returned home with not one, but three brand-new prosthetic eyes - including one with a heart-shaped pupil that glows in the dark! The two join us in the studio to talk about Myah’s new high-tech eyes.
Broadcast on 22/02/2024
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What a remarkable girl. Those bullies should cower their heads in shame
8+ years time the eye could be have a ??k camera, wireless charging & wi-fi and connected to Nuralink and maybe it will have many zoom options, infared, night vision, distance measuring, x-ray.... and more... such technology would help with fire rescue services etc....
I'm only 2:54 in and it really is sickening to hear that this sweet girl got bullied because of something like this. Shame on these bullies and their parents should either correct them or seek mental help. This is wrong on so many levels!🤮
@@kylereese4822hear yourself speaking. It’s a danger. Governments will use that for wars and army or espionage. The governments will use that tech more than there will be people on this planet who truly need that tech. So it’s not worth it. Plus people can easily hack technology, very dangerous.
@@kylereese4822she can't actually SEE with it. What would be the point for night vision-xray/zoom/etc? 😂🤦🏼♀️ I see what you're saying..but like perhaps for contacts or glasses more realistically.
Her bullies are just children too. I blame their parents
What a beautiful little lady. And mum is obviously so supportive. The new eye looks so realistic. Absolutely amazing. ❤
🥰❤️
Oh Ah mom's doing extra hours 😮
Now she can have all kinds of new ones, just like Benedict in Last Action Hero :))
It is real and its hers!
@@DEMON_CHILD709 it's not real and someone decides they want there money back she will lose it
She’s so naturally beautiful 🥺 hope she never lets anyone ruin her self esteem🫶🏼
how do u know?
@@shadowinversion You are assuming a KID went through plastic surgery? 😂
shes only 9 and already have tons of make up
A beautiful level-headed , intelligent and kind hearted girl. Deserves everything good that comes her way.
Not a good day for the bullies when everyone else loves her.
She’s stunning, I hope the horrible things people have said to her never makes her lose her confident because she’s beautiful inside and out!
YOU BROUGHT A TEAR TO HER EYE….
Wonderful little girl!
@@countdankula420_ good try :/
You mention people. It was kids who had no mercy
i wish bullies only said mean things to me. i was beaten daily as an autistic child
Such a beautiful young girl.. you continue to keep your head high!
What a wonderful and positive charisma she has... wow... when I looked at her I couldn't stop smiling!
Well she had 24 surgeries some where invine 😂
My ten year old son just shared this video with me. This is such a remarkable and beautiful young girl! You have fans and supporters here stateside! We can't wait to see all of the wonderful things you will accomplish moving forward! As a wounded and disabled combat veteran myself I understand what it's like to have ongoing medical issues and seeing how sometimes people look at you differently when they don't understand why you may not be the same as everyone else, but don't ever let them steal your joy! I may be the old man here. But thank YOU for inspiring ME!
Thank you for your service
Its very lovely that your son showed this to you
Shes such a stunning and precious child. Shes so STRONG.
Keep killing it little miss
Kids can be so cruel.
i'm blind, and it took until college before people started treating me like someone worth talking to, and it was a shock when they did. I'm not sure what's worse, being ignored or being bullied. Probably bullied. My heart goes out to Maya for all the nastiness she heard from other kids.
I'm so glad she has this bionic eye. I wish they'd gone a bit more into how it works, how it communicates with the brain. What they did here, saying they would buy her a new eye, was truly precious and generous. So kind and compassionate.
Praying for only good things for Maya and her sweet mom.
Love you 🌺💞
If you’re blind how are u able to type and see stuff on UA-cam?
Their probably legally blind. My wife is legally blind and work for a company that makes bioptics for people with low vision.... It's funny I had no idea my wife was blind even though we were best friends for 11 yrs before we got married. She never discussed it cause she didn't want people to treat her differently. There are levels to blindness ,it doesn't always mean your completely in darkness.
@@tamaracross9
I'm blind with light perception. I can see shadows, if something is big enough and it crosses in front of me--by big enough I mean practically right in my face, and I'm not sure how to explain how big.
That's really cool about your wife. :)
See my other reply. If YT ate it for some reason I'll repost it.
Totally blind, and blind with light perception are similar enough, depending on someone's light perception. Some can see colors close-up, but could never read print. But there are others who are legally blind who can read print with magnifiers.
I don't use my thumbs to type on a smartphone keyboard. I dictate most of my texts. lol. OR I get out my Bluetooth keyboard. I can peck at letters on the touch screen, but it's a pain.
Navigation, look up iPhone accessibility and Voiceover gestures. Technology has come such a long way. As a kid I didn't have a computer, let along a phone that talked!
@@michaelselz3389you do know you can use a mic to text things right?
That’s ACTUALLY one of the coolest things I’ve ever seen in my life. That girl should be so absolutely thrilled to get to be part of something so amazing. Not many people can say, “Well, I lost my eye, but I’m part CYBORG now.” (I mean that as a complete compliment!) That’s pretty legit. Those bullies don’t know how amazing her life is gonna be as she gets older. Bet she becomes a model or something. That eye is something special- a ticket to happiness.
I seriously had trouble seeing which eye was the prosthetic, it took me a long time
@@pepsico815 The one that doesn't move.
@@user-ve1er3sc8j It does move...that's the whole point of the eye
@@pepsico815 Just looked it up, sorry, didn't know it was possible, that is awesome.
being cyborg sounds fun, imagine having an artificial body part with unique qualities
She is such a beautiful doll. And tough as nails. God Bless you sweetheart.
Beautiful young girl..
Children can be so hurtful, but this girl is really strong and I'm sure she will do amazingly well through her life..
I have 7 daughters of my own.
This bought me, an old skool biker to tears when you said you will buy her another eye..
Thank you.. she truly deserves it.
What a fabulous mum and daughter. Her eye is so cool!!! And I love this morning for doing that for them both. Josie and Craig are the perfect hosts
My daughter just had major eye surgery. Scary thing.We all have bullies, but you are pretty young girl with a good mom.Keep your head up, you are going to go far in life.❤
This was me 50 years ago! I had micro-opthalmia in my left eye. That small eye was kept, with a prosthetic shell (artificial eye) covering it, until I was about 33. Then, it had to be removed, due to glaucoma. Now my new artificial eye is fuller, and it moves so much more, due to the titanium pin attached to the muscles and pearl of sea coral to allow blood vessels to hold everything in place. This is the most movement I've ever had in a prosthetic eye. Growing up, you have to have a new eye made every few years, which is expensive, and most insurances won't pay for them (only limbs, etc...). Now that I'm an adult, it will last me several years at a time. I wish I had been so adventurous to try cool ones like the pink glitter heart!!! You look beautiful!
Cool tech!
The use of coral has to be my favorite aspect of these prosthetics.
@@TheoRae8289 My only drawback was the surgeon used too small of coral, with him thinking it would crowd my already small socket. So, my eye is a bit sunken in, but the lid opens fine with it.
I am in my 40s. I had my surgery when I was 13. Then about 5 years ago I had to have a new implant because the inplant had infection. My eye moved much better before that 2nd surgery but feels better now. I don't understand insurance not covering our replacement eyes. I am thankful I don't have to go as often but it's so expensive. I'm so happy she is able to have fun ones made. ❤
Why not make a prosthetic eye with a hand 🖐️ shaped pupil?
What a beautiful baby girl! A smile that lights up the room she is in and strength that was forged through all of her trials... It is so amazing that some people can endure such hardship and still be filled with light and joy.. What an angel of a mother to have helped her baby push through so much trauma.. Amazing... Keep smiling princess you are completely Beautiful!!
"We have the technology. We can make her better than she was. Better, stronger, faster."
hahaha....no one else got this?
Million dollar child
She's gonna be huge on Tik Tok n Social media! Girl with Bionic Eye! Doesnt get cooler than that! Reminds me of girl with Bionic arm! Whose killing it at media n tech events as special red carpet guest! Personally I'd love a Bionic body part! It's the future! She also beautiful, so I expect model agencies will falling over themselves to sign her up for all kinds of future work! Awesome girl, she deserves the light after so much bullying and childhood suffering.....kids n parents can be so cruel, shame on them! Disgusting behaviour, I hope they all see her now and remember how they treated her! 😢❤
I! Have! Noticed! You! Use! A! lot! Of! Exclamation! marks! And! I! Like! It!
Life isn't all about tik tok and social media !!
What a strange attitude .
How about saying I bet she grows up to be a doctor after all her operations and hospital stays .
TIK TOK WILL BE HUMANS DOWNFALL
I don’t think being huge on TikTok should be something to want to achieve lol…..
As for her, I wish her nothing but the best and she is beautiful inside and out. I’m so happy to see new possibilities technology and science making lives better 🎉
That’s sad that todays worth and measure of success is being big on social media. I have yt. That’s it. The rest is toxic waste. I hope she’s successful in the REAL world. Not a digital cease pool
@@vickythefist7062 Yeah, as much as I know the person meant well in their comment, their compliment is somewhat of a kick in the gut to females everywhere.
It reminds me of those types of compliments that are dragging females down even when the compliments are offered by those who mean well but have no idea they are causing some form of “damage” at the same time…..
E.G. someone says “you’d make a fantastic flight attendant!” Like… ok, why a flight attendant and not a pilot?
People can be cruel. Especially kids. If I was still in grade school, I'd have been her friend ❤
I made friends with disabilities, deformities, and all kinds of personalities. Now I'm 32 with many types of friends I care about
Same. Life’s hard enough without being cruel for no reason. We are all humans, in need of love.
@@talia6442 Are we all human though? Sometimes, I'm not so sure.
@@fastgurrrl 🤔
Some humans are inhumane. “Severed conscious”...sociopaths…psychopaths…
yeah cool story you're such a great person
She is a gorgeous little girl with or without her bionic eye. Even as a baby. ❤ I am happy that the mother found a great doctor over here in the United States. I am so happy that the show is going to sponsor her new eye and help them out .
I was born with lazy eye and have to had eye surgeries to help correct it and I will probably need another one. It is painful.
But this beautiful baby girl has definitely suffered enough! 24 surgeries is a lot for a child to endure. I pray she continues to do well and progresses into a successful young lady and shows those bullies what losers they really are by holding her head up high and knowing that she has nothing to prove to them and goes and lives her best life. May God bless her ❤
What an absolute well round, sweet little girl. I am feeling bad that she went through bullying and kids not wanting to play with her. That must have been horrible.
And her Mom is a wonderful lady. It makes me happy that things seem to be going well for her and I hope it continues. I wish nothing but the best for both of them.
My son is in a similar situation to this little girl . I was also so determined to do everything I could for him and encourage him to do things for himself. We were also told lots of things he couldn’t do or would struggle .with . He really is amazing too with all the tasks and things he’s achieved. He is 21 and is totally independent, did well in his exams and is now working in a job he loves . It’s surprising how much these children achieve and I truly believe they try harder than sighted children and are even more determined to do things on their own . So glad for this little girl . Well done .
Nice to hear from you, proud mother! Kudos to your son!
@@fastgurrrl Thank you x
By the way, if your son was still a child and was as white and as good looking as this little girl, then he too could've probably been on national t.v. God bless you and your son lady. 🙏😇
@@ultrainstinctgoku2509 Thank you .
I lost my eye to a rare cancer three years ago and it’s been such a challenge but seeing this and how accepted it’s started to become is so beautiful!
Do you like art?
They took your eye for no reason😂
@@Scalytale You are stone-cold. Wow.
@@Scalytale 😂
My uncle also had his eye removed due to cancer. I am so sorry that happened to you but glad you are okay now. 💜
What a beautiful young lady, she has one of the prettiest smiles I have ever seen!!! So happy for her and her family.may God continue to bless and protect this little angel♥️♥️♥️💪💪💪💪💪👍👍👍
Aw God bless her, she's beautiful. Live your life!
She’s STUNNING! she could be a model ❤️
Bet she will be
Hopefully not or if she does hopefully she doesn't fall into the same abuse so many models do. I used to dream of being a model but now I know how good it was I wasn't. It's horrifying.
@@izzyviridian1485I was just about to say the same thing.. I’m praying momma doesn’t let her be a model she’s tooooo sweet and so naturally gorgeous…
My thought as well
She could start by being a child model. She has the look, and it's unique on top of that.
Kudos to her mother, so supportive and loving. And this girl is just sweet and beautiful.
Shout out to MOM! The grinding, hustling and getting it done. It's not easy and can be very frustrating for a parent to take care of a sick kid and get them the proper treatment. It takes effort, plus the research and hustling for the money 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
what a lovely little soul. so happy for her and this break though. bless the ones devoting their own life to making lives for others better.
You can tell her mother works really hard for her. I absolutely lost it when they surprised her with buying a new eye.
That glow in the dark eye is FIRE!!! She is a beautiful and fierce young lady!
That bought a tear to my eye, that's so kind of you guys to do that for such a beautiful strong young lady she is amazing.
What a beautiful and amazing little girl! Can’t believe how heartless some people can be towards others, just because they have something a little bit different. She could be a model . Her Mum is also amazing and both very brave! Wishing you a wonderful , happy and successful life! ❤
What a great little girl, I wish her nothing but happiness and good health.
Bless the doctors. She looks so healthy and happy. Bless the mom too for doing everything for her to be hapy
What a little sweetheart, God bless her and her mama for working hard as she does to take care of her. The kids can be so mean with no filter
What an amazing and touching story from a very strong, determined mum and her 9 year old daughter Mya. She has been through an extremely tough time and come out the other end a much stronger and happier person, and be in a new school, which she clearly loves. I specially loved the part when Craig Doyle said this morning team would buy Mya a new eye, you could see how much that meant to mum and daughter. What a lovely thing to do. Lovely story.
It’s so cruel that people made fun of her, she is so beautiful in this video and back before she got her prosthetic eye as well.
I’ll bet a lot of that bullying had its roots in jealously. She’s a stunningly beautiful girl. You go Myah!! Little champion! ⭐️🌼⭐️
Yeah I wish I had one eye man I'm so jealous!
She's beautiful, what a lovely young lady. Best of luck to her.
Shes such a beautiful little girl and so brave! God bless her! Shes amazing!
Not all young children are little angels, some are cruel and evil even! I can't imagine what this beautiful, sweet girl has gone through. Let's hope life rewards her with all the good that she deserves from now on!
Wow! What a fantastic advancement in prosthetics! The bionic eye is so realistic, and her fashion eye is really striking! What a way to own it! So lovely!
This little sweetheart is so lovely and brave,
And the mother is the one who will always defend you❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
What a beautiful, remarkable little girl! God Bless you! ❤️💐
I not only love the positive energy of this brave girl, but also kudos to her mom. She really was in mom-mode when trying to find the best possible treatment for her little darling. I can't imagine the time, effort and patience that went into making this possible for her daughter. I also like how the hosts spoke to both of them. With words of love, compliments and encouragements. I wish we could see more content like this.
She's absolutely gorgeous, and I know she will be a good friend to those who accept her. So Beautiful 🧡
God bless this amazing young lady!
She is a stepping stone for others who may need this assistance. You go, girl!
Bless the strength of this sweet little girl 🙏
"Advanced Artificial Eyes" is the company that made the eye if anyone's wondering.
To hear that she was bullied really upset me. This new generation of parents and kids proclaim to be all about acceptance but yet I hear more and more about bullying from this generation. The only thing they accept is there own and no one else different. I was bullied all my younger life and its not easy I am glad to hear she is doing better and glad to see she got the eye but she was and is beautiful inside and out no matter what and so is her mother. I can't stand bullies and I hope those who bullied her get the karma they deserve.
Well said, I thought the same thing what are the parents doing? Because my kids know better than to ever do that because they were taught not to bully or pick on someone for any reason.
Nah, while bullying still exists, it's gotten a lot less intense than when I was a kid in the 90s. Of course it's not gone completely. But it's improving
Todays kids may be brought up with acceptance in mind, everyone is far more connected now with social media etc so it opens up more and more ways for the few that are bullies to affect their lives.
I had microthelmia and congenital cataracts at birth. I am 57 now. At the time there was no one that could help me. At 9 years old we found one doctor that fixed my right eye. The left eye went blind because of previous failed operations. With my one eye I built a career fixing computers and designing websites. Young lady don't let anyone stop you. You can do anything you want too. Good luck I know you are a superstar in the making.
An extraordinary little girl! What a story and yet she keeps smiling! Long live you and your mother who seems to be overflowing with love for her daughter!
My grandfather lost an eye when he was in his mid 20's from a car accident(1960's). His glass eye was nothing like these bionic eyes. He would have been much happier with today's technology . This young women is very special 😊
we really have come a long way
I got an overdose on cuteness. Such an amazing young lady and brave mother.
What an amazing young lady you are. To go through all that and coming out on the other end with a big smile on her face and a heart in her eye (literally)!! Hope to see what new eye you get soon and massive props to This Morning for funding it. 😊
She soooo sooooo preetttty meaning her spirit first such a intelligent sweet young child. She is pure and is so beautiful on inside and out, such a beautiful smile and her mom did amazing in her hair! Her mom is so sweet and beautiful and I pray God gives her all the support and love she needs amen
Beautiful girl, she deserves all the best!
When I watch this, i feel warm in the chest, am I alone?
So young yet so inspirational.
Such a beautiful little girl. God bless her mother for persisting to find a solution. And God bless everyone who helped make her dream possible.
Such a loveley girl, wish her the best of life. No one deserve to be bullied....
Stay strong...show the world..
Now that is the coolest girl ever, so strong and beautiful. So full of happiness now.
Aww.. what a beautiful young lady. She will have a very bright future. God bless her and her family.
God bless this wonderful young lady. Such a great thing ahe was able to get that eye.
She’s absolutely amazing. I got in a wreck and totally destroyed my nerves in my eye. After surgeries I can finally see, but I can’t move my eye completely. Seeing how happy she is, it’s really inspiring.
Noooooooooooooooobody asked
@@cassanateli HONEY. LOVE YOURSELF
This little girl is a super star. She’s absolutely beautiful. I love her fun eye. It’s so pretty.
So beautiful, bless her heart
My youngest son was born with microapthamia in his left eye which he was completely blind in. His right eye was deformed also and had a key hole affect in the cornea. Never had a replacement eye though. Props to this little girl for going through all that!!
What a pretty little girl bless her heart and shame those people who bullied her I think her eyes are super cool and if anything should make her even more popular and cooler than any normal kids and shes so sweet I hope the best for her and her family in the future god bless this wonderful little girl ❤❤
The first eye looks so fantastic. I've had my bionic eye for 12 years now, not having as much movement as hers, but still looking pretty good, having to deal with the loss but loving life and enjoying to the fullest still, we can do everything :)
How many decades would you say we are away from having bionic eyes that can be seen through?
@@Cosmo-Kramer 20 years or less maybe...I mean they have already made these special glasses that are considered as bionic eyes for blind people but in order for them to work they need to implant a chip to the side of their head in order for the glasses to work and the person needs to have 2 eyes...but for bionic eyeballs that you can see through to be made we are not far off from it...and I guess these bionic eyeballs would have some kind of camera within the eyeball that's wired to the brain which sounds impossible and risky but I believe it would take a while for something like this to exist...they need to study on these bionic eyes very carefully before this kind of thing to be released...it will come.
@@user-jp1lx9om9l In other words, you have no effin' idea. LOL
@@Cosmo-Kramer That's right because nobody can predict things in the future LOL
Remarkable, in more ways than one. What she went through at school i wouldn't wish on anyone but she remained strong and steadfast despite it all, truly an inspiration. On another note, if she just looks ahead, you barely notice it. If i didn't know any better, i'd say she had a severe case of being cross-eyed or something along those lines. I wish her all the best in her later life, it'll look all the brighter after this! ❤
It made me cry too, such a gorgeous, brave and inspiring little girl. People who aren't her friends and bullying her are just jealous of her beauty and how special she is. Can't wait to see what she does next in life! Be unstoppable 💖
She’s a little beauty! I hope she lives a long and happy life ❤
How can anyone be mean to a child with a disability or any child.
Because They're heartless
Because they’re also children, they don’t understand people’s differences, and so they often reject those differences.
That’s why all parents need to educate their children and start early on.
Kids can be brutal
Beautiful, sweet child and amazing mum! Wishing all the best!
Bullies are only losing every time they bully and cause harm, and the victims are being rewarded from the world, the bullies keep losing and deny that they're themselves regressing, but the girl is going good, she's powerful to appreciate the newness, the resilence, and her openness about the things he went through.
the fun eye makes her look like an anime character awhh
The only thing more amazing than the technology is this girl and her mom. How can anyone not love this kiddo? She is a real superhero and so is her mom.
She’s so happy and seems to embrace it now I like how they made it cool with different colors/styles for various occasions. wishing this young lady the best 🙌
She is such a beautiful young girl.I wish nothing but wonderful blessings upon her throughout her life.🥰
Hello from the US! You all are incredible. My own eyes are a bit a damp at the moment. So happy for this young girl! Your actions exemplify a type of kindness that needs to go viral in this world. Bless you all
That is what makes this world so much better. I just adore that baby girl. Her Mom is awesome. God bless them all.
That little girl is so strong and so beautiful! I’m going to keep her and her mom in my prayers, for the rest of her life to be nothing but amazing!
Bless her truly all those surgeries she has tuns of enthsiasm and positive energy,and what an amazing job they have done absolutely remarkable .
She could be a model. Very pretty girl.
She’s so cute. Seems like a real sweetheart.
Beautiful young girl inside and out. Wonderful mother too. I wish them both the best and shout out to the doctor, he or she does amazing work.
Such a beautiful child! God bless!
She is a little flair machine! She shines and beams! God bless her and her family.
I lost the sight in my left eye completely a few years back did so much research and didnt find anything that would help. This video gives me hope. I hope this girl have a great life! Well done the mother. They can transplant hearts but not eyes. Remember that.
I believe in the future it could be a possibility
My goodness it blows my mind how kids can be so cruel. My two boys are about to graduate high school and my wife and I are so proud of who they are. They were always the kindest little boys to everyone as they grew up. I just don’t understand how some kids can be so mean to the most vulnerable. I know it has everything to do with parenting, but to be so mean at such a young age is just horrible. I’m glad this sweet little one has her self esteem to the point that she is able to do videos of herself having fun in spite of the cruelty from her peers.
Beautiful, precious little girl, God bless her. ❤❤❤
God? God is a fictional character! Her new eye was possible with science
I can't imagine any child in school bullying her. If I saw her in school as a child I would have made friends and protected her. She is such a bright and beautiful little girl and the most stunning eyes! God bless her. 🙏❤
That breaks my heart that they were cruel to her 🙁. She is a beautiful sweet child.
What an angel 😭😭😭
May God be with her ❤
What precious little Lady. Great Respect and Hopes for her future. Kudos for Mom for pushing for Her growth, education and Healing options. Bullies exist ib Grade school, Middle Schiol, High School, Life School. It takes time, but, learning to deal with them aopropriately is crucial, because they are always present.
beautiful little girl, and beautiful mum too! u deserve the world sweetheart!
Such a beautiful girl with a beautiful soul. God bless her! ❤
That's an amazing kid and amazing mama! Inspiring to hear all the hard work she put in to give her child the best life possible despite the difficult circumstances they faced.
What a beautiful, strong young lady. I hope everything works out with her condition and wish her nothing but the best in life.
Awe. That just warmed my frigging heart. Good on that girl and her awesome mom for seeking solutions.