Digital glasses allow 5th grader to see mother for first time

"Well, when I saw my mom for the first time, she was pretty," Ward told WBTV.

With the help of the glasses, Ward would no longer be considered blind, but their insurance won't cover the cost of the $15,000 glasses.

Hackley is trying to figure out how to raise funds so he can keep the glasses and has set up a page on YouCaring.

Ward's classmates are also putting together a fundraiser at his school.

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