User:Jahkori/sandbox

Early Life
Jahkori Dopwell Hall was born in Brooklyn, New York (state) on April 1, 2000, to Maria Dopwell and Lynden Hall. Jahkori was born on April Fools' Day with Primary juvenile glaucoma in his left eye. Primary Juvenile Glaucoma is a rare eye disease that affects children between the ages of birth and three years old. It affects approximately one in every 10,000 infants. It is very serious and needs immediate attention. Untreated Primary Congenital Glaucoma is a major cause of childhood blindness. Although babies are born with Primary Juvenile Glaucoma, there may be no sign of it at first. It’s commonly found between the ages of 3-6 months. However, it can be diagnosed for 3 years of age. If the disease is found and treated early, most children approximately 80%-90% respond well. They will not have vision problems in the future. He was very lucky when this condition was discovered and diagnosed. He began to see Ophthalmology specialist Dr. Robert Ritch who performed a successful Intraocular pressure surgeries while he was still young. Jahkori was required to take Glaucoma medication in his left eye and wear Glasses to preserve his eyesight.

Personal Life
Although Jahkori had glaucoma he did not let it affect his personal life. He was constantly making art, and always trying to improve. He soon went on to achieve various awards such as the Black History Month Contest, and Young Visions 2016: Children's Artwork from Studio in a School. He recently graduated the High School of Art and Design and now attends Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota Florida.