Hello & Happy 2021!
The new year is FINALLY here! I spent New Year’s Eve with a small group of family and friends, and the first week of January regrouping in terms of health and goals. The cozy nights and holiday sweets I had in December were great for a little bit, but I’m looking forward to having a more structured routine now that it’s the new year.
As far as my goals go- If you don’t follow me on Instagram, my best friend, Claire, and I did a live stream where we each discussed four to five goals for the year. Click here to view this video because we had such a great time planning and executing this content!
RETINA APPOINTMENT
Something that also took place this week was my annual retina/eye appointment in Dallas.
The Retina Foundation in Dallas is for people like me with inherited retina conditions. These consultations consist of getting my eyes dilated, resulting in an enlarged pupil so specialists can see the back of my eye via cutting-edge technology.
I typically feel very mentally and emotionally exhausted after a few hours of being at these appointments because I have to stare at different screens, hear about how my eyesight is worsening, and learn that there’s still no treatment, cure, or way to prevent losing vision. It feels like a race against time.
As I’ve gotten older, I’ve come to terms with the fact that it will take years to find a solution for my eye disease. Scientists and researchers are dealing with such a microscopic part of the body, looking at different mutations in patients’ eyes, etc.
I understand the science behind my poor eyesight, but am frustrated that I have to live like this. I made it through three hours of the consultation before crying to the genetic therapist after struggling to complete a portion of the exam.
APPOINTMENT TAKEAWAY
This quote encompasses the above photo of me. I wasn’t smiling because I was happy to be at my appointment, but because I knew I could face this challenging condition.
I know we all have a problem that negatively affects us in life, and this is one of mine. I’ve defied the odds in many ways, though, despite this condition, and am sure you have, too.
Every day I hope I’ll be able to see clearly. But for now, I’m reminding myself that I’m strong enough to get through this and that maybe this situation isn’t happening to me, but for me.
Until next time,
Lindi
PREVIOUS EYES POSTS:
Not Letting My Eyesight Define Me | Stargardts Disease Pt.1
Answering Your Questions About My Eyesight | Stargardts Disease Pt. 2
Lindi Goff x Madeworthy: Finding Strength Through Vulnerability
