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"It was great to have somebody that knew what you were going through, what was to come." Louise is mum to 18-month Frankie, who was diagnosed with Septo-optic dysplasia at just 6 months of age. In February they attended a drop‑in information event hosted by @rnibscotland.bsky.social in Wick.
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