The good news about the current status of my eyes has floored me.

To hear the words, “You have 20/20 vision,” and try to contain my emotion — keep my cool was a poor happenstance on my part. The emotion flowed out of me, and I am still overcome with it. I have keratoconus (as well as astigmatism in both eyes, and I am near-sighted), and I have been toggling between an Ophthalmologist/Corneal Specialist and an Optometrist (who specializes in corneal diseases) for four years. I have been wearing scleral contacts for three years… this, my third year, granted me 20/20 vision, something I had no immediate recognition of since I was about 12 years old.
It’s a blessing. It’s a wonder. It’s a miracle. I do not take it for granted, and I am thankful for everyone who has handled my vision care for the last four years. At this time, I do not have to have a procedure called Corneal Collagen Cross-linking to further assist with keratoconus, the contacts are doing — have been doing their job.
If I could properly describe what I am feeling right now, I would. But there are no words for it. NONE. I see God everywhere —literally now and figuratively, and He’s still on time.
To those of you who have been following my story about living with keratoconus since February of 2021, thank you for still being here. It’s been a long and tortuous journey, and I have had to make so many life changes to better enhance my vision, and I am so happy I did. I do not take any of it for granted, not one thing.
God is in the blessing business. I know because “he keeps on blessing me.” And just because this is one of my favorite gospel songs, I am sharing this version with you. Happy Thursday!
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trE, I’m really so happy for you—finally hearing “20/20 vision” after all you’ve been through must feel incredible. Your joy really shines through, and I’m truly glad this good news is yours.
Much love,
David
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Thank you so much, David! It’s been a long time coming, that’s for sure! 🙏🏾🩵
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So excited for you! God’s blessings know no bounds. Peace and love. Be up in your neck of the woods next Saturday on the way to NY, too.
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Thank you! And yes, that’s the truth; no bounds at all. 🙏🏾🩵
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I love this news. I am happy he has always been showing up. Wow, we all have our journeys. Love to hear a good positive story and how you kept going and now a miracle has shown up. 🙂
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Yes, sir! Thank you! I’m still overjoyed.
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Dang look who is winning with the amazing smile…
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Thank you kindly! 🙏🏾🩵
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Yeah…God is truly good 🫶
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🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 Yes, ma’am!
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How wonderful! What a blessing!
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Yes! Yes, it is. Thank you for reading. 🙏🏾🩵
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Believe me, for someone who can’t wear contacts for more than a few hours at a time due to dry and sensitive eyes, it’s beautiful! I wish I could live without my glasses.🤓😂
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This is so wonderful, trE!! I am so happy for you! I can only imagine what it would feel like to have 20/20 vision. Enjoy your blessing!🙌🏽💕
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Thank you kindly! With the help of these contacts, I’m thankful for the improvement I am experiencing. I need them to be able to see this well, though.
I’m truly thankful.
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Excellent! Congrats to you! 🎉
My older brother (71) has had his struggles with his conical-shaped corneas for over 40 years. He’s had surgery twice over the years and has specially made contacts lenses. And…his vision is better than mine now! 😄 (I’m also near-sighted and have astigmatism.) 🤓
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I’m happy to know that your brother’s vision has improved. I DEF do not want any procedures or surgery, so I’m hoping my corneas will have no change in them when I go back for a cornea check in early December. No change is good news, unless it’s a change in the right direction. Lol!
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I am so thrilled for you. It really is a miracle.
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Thank you! It’s been a long row to hoe, but I’m happy we’re here for the moment. Prayerfully, things will just keep getting better for my eyes. 🙏🏾🩵
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I am so happy to hear this! ❤️❤️
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Thank you, Jenn! You’ve been along for the entire journey, too. I can breathe a sigh of relief. Without these scleral contacts, I’d still be as blind as a bat. I’m so thankful they’re doing what they should.
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Absolutely! I’m very happy for you and hope that you continue to have good news.
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So pleased to hear this trE – great news!
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Thank you! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
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❤️I love it. Yessss trE, that’s something to be grateful for.
He’s a on time GOD! 🙌
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“Yes, He is.” 🙏🏾🩵
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Well done trE!
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Thank you, Petru! 🙏🏾🩵
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