This event took place at about 8 years ago. Back then, I was 13 years old. It happened when I woke up and found mist in my room. I immediately called for my mother and asked her if she was seeing the mist. She said no and that's when I realised something was wrong with my eyes. We went to see a doctor a few days later and the doctor suspected that I had a cataract in my left eye. We consulted an eye specialist and the eye specialist laughed at me, doubting that a kid could have a cataract. He was wrong. I was unable to go for the cataract removal operation because I was too young.
Over a year later, my pupil was completely white and I was bombarded by many teachers who accused me of wearing a contact lenses. Eventually, I was "blind" in my right eye as all I could see was the colour white. However, that does not stop me in doing the things I want. It was difficult to only be able to see with one eye but I persevered. Even though losing the vision from my right eye, I was always optimistic about everything. Eventually, in JC2, I went for the operation. The recovery period was horrible but I didn't gave up. And this is how having a cataract has shaped myself into a person who never give up until the end.
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Thank you, Javier, for this detailed reflection on such a traumatic experience. It's clear through your description that becoming blind in one eye was a difficult situation for you (and your family). What is less clear is the nature of your recovery. Are you fine now? I've never noticed a problem in class.
ReplyDeleteJust one minor issue to take not of: Check your verb tenses. They should be consistent.
I am sure it has been a frustration situation, with doctors doubting and teachers accusing you. Also, the age limit for the surgery didn't help. I can imagine how tiresome it was, having to explain your condition.
ReplyDeleteHow was the recovery period horrible? Did you have to abstain from certain food? Or maybe wear sunglasses to protect your delicate eye for a period of time? Thank god it is over now! :)
I think your reflection is well expressed and easy to understand.