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He had scars from what was believed to be an IV line. The location of the scar on his ankle certainly indicates vascular access. And, I don't think it's at all out of the realm of possibility this could have been related to blood transfusions.
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I agree the ankle scars are quite likely from a cut down for vascular access— and you’re right, that could have occurred when he was older.
I know some have theorized he may have been born prematurely. If so, he might have been treated with IV’s and oxygen. The oxygen can cause eye damage and even blindness— a possible explanation for why he had dye in his eye when found. He also had a chest scar consistent with a chest tube. I think I remember Friday Fan bringing this up earlier— please correct me if I’m wrong.
I’m leaning towards prematurity right now— that would explain all of the above: Cutdown for IV access, chest tube for possible collapsed lung and diagnostic eye dye for Retinopathy of Prematurity.
Retinopathy of Prematurity | National Eye Institute
Retinopathy of prematurity is an eye disease that can happen in babies who are born early or weigh less than 3 pounds. Some babies with ROP will need treatment to protect their vision.
www.nei.nih.gov