Help Erin Pay for Healthcare

In January 2019, I undertook elective vision corrective laser surgery in Sydney. Within a matter of days, I was suffering from intense pain on both corneas. I have since been diagnosed with bilateral neuropathic corneal eye pain (nerve damage) as a direct result of the surgery.

The surgery has impacted greatly the state of my physical and mental health and I am currently still experiencing high levels of pain in both eyes. I have been forced to spend substantial sums of money on health care and medications (estimated at almost $25 000) which has posed a significant financial burden that I struggle with to this day. I have been admitted to hospital multiple times recently to receive treatment and support due to my ongoing health concerns. Due to the impact of the medications I’m taking, I have struggled to leave the house since being discharged from hospital. It’s hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel at the moment as my physical health experience has taken a massive toll on the state of my mental health.

My current medication and specialist costs are very high and I am struggling to afford them. My medical team have strongly encouraged me to start regularly seeing a new Pain Specialist in a private health setting as I require greater support if my physical and mental health is to improve. As I am not currently able to work full-time and have previously used my personal savings, I am unable to afford additional health-related costs.

Please feel no pressure at all to donate any money. I realise the pandemic and high living costs have been financially hard on us all and I appreciate there are far greater causes in the world. But if you are willing and able to donate, no matter how small the amount I would be so incredibly grateful. I have been so overwhelmed by your love, care and support so thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Love Erin, Liam, Cedric and Percy