Where are you from?

Mcallen, TX

Where do you live now?

San Juan, TX

Bianca

Tell me about yourself:

I recently graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in art. I will be looking for an apprenticeship with an ocularist in the near future. I want to help people who have gone through situations similar to mine while doing what I love.

What's your EYE story?

On July 19th, 2021, I was diagnosed with Choroidal Melanoma (eye cancer). There were too many downsides and permanent symptoms to radiation therapy as well as still having a 50% of losing my eye in the future so I decided to go through with the enucleation procedure in September 2021.

Bianca without her prosthetic eye in.

What has been the most challenging thing mentally?

I think dealing with my appearance has been the most draining mentally. I am very self-conscious about my eye and try to avoid eye contact with people, however, I am learning that this scar is nothing to be ashamed of and slowly getting comfortable.

What has been the most challenging thing physically?

Relearning how to do things I had no problem doing before like driving.

Where are you now in your recovery?

I am about 4ish months post-op and got my prosthetic last month. I will start my 6-month appointments soon.