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My IIH Journey: From Almost Losing My Sight to Gratitude and Perspective

20%. That’s how much vision I had left two years ago. Today was only my second ophthalmology appointment of the year, and if you knew what it took to get here — you’d cry. I used to see neurologists, ophthalmologists, and neurosurgeons monthly, sometimes several times a month. My life was a constant stream of appointments, MRIs, MRVs,… Continue reading
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Living With Papilledema and IIH: The Story Behind The Girl in Gucci Glasses

A personal story about living with idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) and papilledema, navigating vision scare and diagnosis, and finding strength through chronic illness, recovery, and identity. Continue reading
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Papilledema and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: The Eye Exam That Changed My Life
I went to the optometrist expecting to pick out glasses. Instead, I left wondering if I was going to lose my vision. I’d just had lunch with my mom and headed to what should have been a routine eye appointment. I was farsighted, had astigmatism, and had never had any reason to think my eyesight… Continue reading