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Karter after elementary school graduation

Where are you from? San Diego, CA

Where do you live now? Gaithersburg, MD

Tell us a little about yourself:

I like playing video games!

What’s your eye story?

In late 2019, I punctured my eye with a metal wire from a pop-up laundry hamper.

What has been the most challenging mentally?

I am a bit traumatized by what happened to my eye. People ask me a lot of questions about it and they can be difficult for me to answer.

As a parent, you do all that is in your power to love and protect your children. The biggest hurdle I've experienced in this journey has been forgiving myself and realizing I cannot change what happened. As the mama to this amazing young man, I have learned how to be brave. - Alexis (Mom)

Severe inflammation and infection post-injury

What has been the most challenging physically?

I am blind in my left eye, which interferes with my line of sight and avoids objects that are in the way.

Where are you now in your recovery?

I don't have pain, and I might look for a shell.

He has had a pars planar removal of the traumatic cataract, a repair of a corneal laceration, and an attempted repair of a funneled retina. He has just started middle school and is thriving despite hurdles with bullying. - Alexis (Mom)

What advice would you give to someone going through their eye impairment journey? You'll get used to it after a while!

We are always on the search for friends that understand Karter's struggle as a monocular youth. He's a rockstar and wants your child to know that they are TOO! -Alexis (Mom)

Who is your eye surgeon and ocularist?

I am currently looking for an ocularist in Maryland.

Day of the accident: Damage from puncture is visible

How did you find EYEHESIVE?

My mom found Eyehesive on social media for me!

Are you attending the EYE CONNECT Virtual Conference?

Yes! - WE LOVED HAVING BOTH OF YOU AT THE CONFERENCE!!!