Shanan's ONH Blog

2010-01-27

January 28th, 2010

I have been home now for over three months and my vision continues to improve slowly.  A few short weeks after returning home I went to a football game and could see the time clock.  We always sit in the same seats and I could never see that before so I knew that was a change.  We were very excited! 

A major change is that my eyes constrict normally now.  Before going to China, I couldn’t go from sunlight to a dark room and find my way.  One day we went to a dark restaurant in which I have never been able to maneuver and I was able to find my way with no help.  That is a wonderful improvement that many may take for granted unless they have been in the difficult situation of not being able to find their way. 

After Christmas I pulled out a manual that I previously read with a monocular and a magnifying glass and was pleasantly surprised to find I no longer needed the magnifying glass.  I could read it easily with just the monocular. 

We have a beautiful mountain range where I live and since the snow has fallen I am always amazed when I see how beautiful they look.  At first, I kept asking my husband why he thought they looked so amazing.  it took me the better part of a day to realized that it was the improvement from the stem cells.  Now I am surprised every time we drive into the city nearby to see how rugged and huge they look. 

In general things do seem a bit easier for me.  I chopped apples the other day without bending over the counter and I seem to recognize people easier.  My trip to China was incredible for me as well as my Mom and Daughter.  We have no regrets in our choices and wish the best to all those who choose to go.

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