Ophthalmological Perspective

I have experienced many events in my life that have evidently shaped me into the person I am today. Whether these occurrences have been overwhelming, disheartening, or thoroughly exhilarating, they reciprocate the monotony that would be present without them. The significance of each memory illustrates something new that is to be gained. Through such occurrences, I have learned to be more appreciative and welcoming to other experiences that are to come. They have influenced my life and caused an impact on my personal morals and principles as a person. For instance, I have learned that a worse situation than being blind is having no vision. At the age of ten, I had experienced temporary blindness due to retinal detachment on both eyes. This

I was worried about not being able to see ever again. I stumbled through the hallway trying to find my parent’s bedroom using the walls as leverage. As soon as I was able to reach them, I could only feel the tears running down my face as I explained to them that I could not see. They rushed me to the clinic, hoping that my condition was not permanent. At the treatment center, the ophthalmologist was rapidly able to diagnose my condition by asking me questions that might be associated to my blindness. He explained to my parents that I had retinal detachment caused by the direct intake of sun rays into the lens and iris. Furthermore, he forecasted that my blindness would last at least three weeks before recovery. The doctor then scheduled surgery for the day

For example, I learned that no matter how many times I fell, there was always someone there to pick me up. I realized that I had never considered the significance of being able to see and interact with my surroundings. That in itself applied to my perception of every single object and ability that I used to think as ordinary. I primarily took my eyesight for granted without considering the fact that there are others who are not able to experience something as simple as