If you want something done, do it yourself. That has been my mantra for my entire life. I’ve always fought for my independence, but I’ve reached a hurdle that I simply cannot clear on my own. I have Ocular Albinism, which impacts my vision dramatically. My visual acuity is 20/800. To put that in perspective: what I can read from 20 feet away, a person with standard vision could read from 800 feet away. That is the length of more than two football fields.

I have a deep passion for the medical field. I want to be a practitioner who provides the highest level of care, but my current vision holds back my confidence and my ability to perform at the level I know I’m capable of. I want a level playing field, and I want to excel—not just get by. I have been following Innovega, a company specializing in moderate to severe vision deficiency. Their technology has shown incredible results for others with my condition. These glasses would allow me to zoom in to 20/20 vision, adjust contrast and lighting to read and navigate in any environment, and start my career immediately. By securing these now, I can receive them at the start of the year rather than waiting for an unknown general release date.

Asking for help is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do, but I know that this investment isn't just for me—it’s for every patient I will be able to help once I have the tools to see clearly. Any contribution, no matter how small, helps me step onto that level playing field. Thank you for helping me see my future.