I’ve lived with glaucoma my entire life. Every day was the same routine, eye drops morning, noon, and night, all while living in the constant fear of going blind.
One day, my greatest fear became real: I had a glaucoma attack and went temporarily blind. Suddenly, I was shut out from life’s beauty, no sunsets glowing orange, no spring flowers in bloom…
“When I arrived at HMR, I met ophthalmologist Dr. Giselle Li. She told me that if I wanted to watch my family grow, surgery was my only option. It was a high-risk procedure, with no promise of success. But I took the chance. I knew I was in good hands.”
Marc Onana, Patient
My life after the surgery felt free again. No more emergency visits, no more fear, no more allergies. I finally got my normal life back, one where I can enjoy my children, make music, and even watch my grandchildren grow.
Eyes are precious. Restoring sight is like giving someone a second life. But without research, these miracles wouldn’t be possible.
That’s why your donations are essential to the future of care. Give a second life to those living with eye diseases, because the next sight we save could be yours.
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