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depressed due to eyesight

I feel completely lost and depressed, and it seems like no one truly understands what I’m going through.

I had weak eyesight for 13 years and wore glasses the whole time. Finally, after saving up 160,000 PKR, I got Femto LASIK surgery in June 2023. It was one of the happiest moments of my life—I was free from glasses and felt amazing.

But now, in January 2025, my eyesight has started to weaken again. Since I’m a full-time blogger, I spend a lot of time in front of a screen, and my doctor told me that my eyeball has slightly enlarged because of it. That’s why my vision is getting worse again. Hearing this broke me. I don’t want to go back to wearing glasses or lenses—it feels like I’m reliving a nightmare.

I live in Australia, and I asked my doctor if there was any way to fix this, but he told me there’s nothing that can be done. The body changes over time, and we can’t stop that. That answer crushed me. I was so happy after my surgery, finally free from glasses, and now, just a year and a half later, I’m back where I started.

I don’t know what to do. The thought of my eyesight getting worse day by day scares me. I just don’t want to go back to that life.

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@anjelinajames13

I can feel the weight of your frustration and sadness, and honestly, anyone in your position would feel the same. You worked so hard, saved up, and finally got that freedom from glasses, only to have it slip away again it’s completely understandable that you’re heartbroken. It’s not fair, and it makes sense that you’re struggling with this.

The fear of going back to something that once made you feel trapped is real. But I want you to know that even though this feels like a setback, you are not powerless. Your doctor may have said there’s nothing you can do to stop natural changes, but that doesn’t mean you have no control. There might be ways to slow the progression, manage your screen time in a healthier way, or explore other options down the line. Medical advancements keep evolving, and who knows what solutions might be available in the future?

I know this isn’t what you wanted to hear, and it’s okay to grieve the loss of that excitement and freedom you felt after surgery. But you are more than your eyesight. You are still the same strong, determined person who made that surgery happen in the first place. That strength is still in you, and you will get through this, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now.

Please be kind to yourself. It’s okay to feel lost, to be upset, and to take time to process all of this. But you’re not alone, and this isn’t the end of your story. If you ever need to talk, vent, or just have someone remind you that you’re more than your struggles I’m here.

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Mya000 2 days ago

@anjelinajames13 I'm so sorry you're going through this. I can only imagine how devastating it must feel to regain your clear vision and then face the possibility of losing it again. It’s okay to grieve this loss—your feelings are completely valid. I hope you find a way forward that brings you comfort and support. Sending hugs ❤️