Details and FAQ Our 3rd annual EYE-Connect Virtual Conference is on June 8th!

I was assaulted by a client during a home visit, my eye continued to cause pain and that led to enucleation

That is where the line drive met my right eye. My eye was definitely on the ball. Sorry, bad humor.

When I was 6 months old my mom noticed my eyes reflected light in the dark, like a cat’s would.

I feel like I was truly meant to lose an eye because it has brought out so many positives in my life. It has forged who I am.

Attendees of the conference will have the opportunity to hear from 4 notable speakers within the community.

One bullet went directly through my left eye and another through my left cheek.

I had a second retina detachment surgery in December that changed my life forever.

I have also had to undergo 7 reconstruction surgeries on my left eye before I was able to receive the prosthetic I now wear today.

Journey Rose was diagnosed with a rare form of childhood cancer known as unilateral retinoblastoma.

· How do most people adjust to getting a prosthetic eye early in life compared to people who are adults?

At the age of 21, after an accident with a knife, I lost all vision in my left eye.

I walked into a piece of unwinded chain link fence at the field’s entrance.

On my path to becoming an optometrist, some people told me I would not be able to excel due to my monocular status.

The life-saving measures performed to keep me alive conjointly caused retinal detachments in both my eyes.

Looking into a mirror and really observing our faces, our eyes, and our prosthetic eyes.

I was able to keep my left eye, but my vision forever changed.

Eye Connect Virtual Conference is to create a safe space of connection, support, and healing for those impacted by visual impairment.

He took one look at me and immediately diagnosed me with Bilateral Retinoblastoma Cancer in both my eyes.

Thus, I learned to drive, and live with one eye. Both my balance and depth perception is off, which makes it more difficult.