Assistance with medical cost..

My name is Chandler, I was diagnosed a little while ago with a rare disease called Keratoconus.. Keratoconus is a progressive degenerative eye disease that affects the corneas. A normal cornea is shaped like a smooth dome where as a keratotic eye causes the cornea to budge out in the shape of a cone making vision nearly impossible. This is a disease in which regular prescription eyeglasses and contacts cannot correct. There is no cure for this disease. There are however treatments and steps I can take to try and save my vision, and that is what has brought me here...to go fund me to ask for any help at all. The first ideal step in treatment is a process called Corneal Cr3 Crosslinking, Crosslinking is a process in which the outer layer of my eye is scrapped off and given vitamin rich drops known as Riboflavin or Vitamin B2. Once the eye has fully absorbed the Riboflavin it is then strengthened by UV lasers that start a chemical reaction to secure the bonds of the cornea. This does not reverse the damage already caused in my eye but ideally halts progression. Following a Successful CXL treatment I would then have monthly check ups with my specialist to be fitted with Scleral lenses that I Will need for the rest of my life. Usually I am a strong person but this diagnosis has totally crippled me and for once I can say I have fear and anxiety and little hope with this condition. Despite that it can be treated, I know the progression for others is different. In my left eye I can no longer be fitted with any prescription glasses....This sickness has completely gutted me. My eyes really were everything to me, from making videos, to gaming with my friends, riding my bike, creating art...this has made me feel helpless. I am not one to ask for help, but this time I really need help...from anyone that is willing, able, kind enough to help. That could be money, testimonies, words of encouragement, anything at all. The medical cost for my lenses cost upwards of $1000 dollars, and Crosslinking surgery cost $1500-$6000 on average. not to mention the time I have had to spend with doctors away from work. Quite frankly I am struggling and I am afraid. Anything would help. Thank you for taking the time to even read this. I wish you the best...

-Chandler.

What is Keratoconus