Koriel’s Fight for Sight: Help Me See My Future Clearly Again ️❤️ Hi, I’m Koriel, and I’m fundraising to help save my vision. On May 13, 2025, I underwent Corneal Cross-Linking (CXL) in my left eye because of advanced keratoconus. At the same time, my right eye was dealing with a much more serious complication causing  acute corneal hydrops, severe swelling, scarring, and significant vision loss. I truly believed that by this point, I would have already had the surgery I need. Unfortunately, that hasn’t happened. My right eye remains severely damaged, and I continue to experience periods of pain, sensitivity, swelling, blurred or distorted vision, and difficulty seeing clearly. Some days are better than others, but my vision remains unpredictable. Because of the permanent damage and scarring from the hydrops, I now need a full-thickness corneal transplant, called a penetrating keratoplasty (PK), in my right eye. I have been waiting for surgery and am currently on a waiting list because my eye specialist has been booked for months. On top of that, I am currently without health insurance, leaving me responsible for the cost of my treatment. The estimated cost of my full PK surgery and related care is approximately $29,000 out of pocket. At 28 years old, this is something I never imagined I would be facing. What Your Support Will Help With • Full corneal transplant (PK) and surgical expenses • Specialist appointments and diagnostic testing • Prescription medications and post-operative care • Follow-up visits and transplant recovery • Low-vision and assistive needs • Basic financial support while my vision limits my ability to work normally I am doing everything I can to keep moving forward. I’m trying to work, live my life, and remain hopeful while dealing with something that affects one of the most important parts of everyday life ; being able to see. I don’t want to spend the next chapter of my life worrying about whether I can afford the treatment that could help me regain useful vision in my right eye. I know $29,000 is a huge amount of money. I also know that I cannot reach this goal alone. If you are able to donate, any amount truly helps. $5, $10, $25 ; every contribution brings me one step closer to my surgery. If you aren’t able to donate, please share my fundraiser. A share could reach the person who can help change the course of this journey. And if all you can offer is a prayer, encouragement, or simply taking the time to read my story ;thank you. I have been through a lot, but I haven’t given up. I’m still fighting. I’m still hoping. I’m still praying. And I’m still believing that there is a brighter, clearer future ahead of me. Thank you for helping me fight for my sight. ❤️️ With love and gratitude, Koriel