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I also have ceratoconus and I loved her story ,

I've had nine eye surgeries covering about eight years. Detached retinas, macular hole, cataracs all while living on my own. Your right Jo there is always someone there to care and listen. I had such people. Fortunarely i only ended up with some field vision loss in my right eye. It took time to adjust. I'm grateful for my doctors,family and friends. I realize you made this video five years ago and just now stumbled upon it. Good luck on your journey through life.

I'm much older and I'm retired. I only had 1 detached retina. It was not caught in time but I've managed to keep a positive outlook on my life. I'm quite lucky to have clear visual acuity in my good eye. One troublesome aspect that I struggle with is the loss of confidence I struggle with. And there are situations in which I feel like I'm in the way when I'm around an active scene where people are moving very fast. Fortunately, my grown children are understanding are full of love and they don't patronize me.

Excellent testimony what a brave and lovely lady...

I’ve lost vision in my right eye and had a retinal detachment with macular off in my left eye.. Had a vitrectomy in both eyes less than a year ago due to diabetic retinopathy. I am so scared that I won’t be able to get my life back. On top of that, four months ago I had a kidney transplant in which I have to take immunosuppressants. Now my vision is cloudy and I have no idea why 😔

Thanks

thank you for your tremendous humanity Jo. In New Zealand we say Kia Kaha which is Maori for be brave. ps I suffered a retinal detachment during our first covid lockdown. Interesting to say the least!

Her hair in her eyes is horrible!! She’d look so much better with it out of the way!! Ugh.

Just lost my right eye to anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and I'm trying to figure things out. I still have my left but I'm terrified of losing my left.

You're an inspiration Dan. I also have optic atrophy from birth but fortunately my vision is helped with low visual aids.

Thanks Dan, for your video. I also have optic atrophy, diagnosed around 2002 as well, though no one knows what the cause is. I actually feel more 'blind' when using the cane. Staying independent and keeping in touch with people with a similar disability is very important.

God bless u

The white cane is a useful tool