In 2021, I underwent surgery and haven’t been able to close my eyes since. This has caused constant sleep disruption, extreme dryness, and other vision issues. I used to work as a model, but now I’m too embarrassed to even go out.
My eyes are two different shapes and sizes, sunken in because the surgeon removed the fat, and I can’t blink properly due to muscle damage. On top of that, I’m dealing with severe ptosis. The surgeon also damaged my lymphatic system, causing my face to be extremely puffy and appear much larger. Additionally, the scar tissue under my eyes has resulted in wrinkles that I never had before.
This entire experience has left me completely traumatized. It feels like time has stopped for me—I’m no longer enjoying life as I once did, just trying to survive each day. The hardest part is feeling ashamed to complain about it, and even when I confide in the very few people I trust, they don’t seem to understand what I’m going through.
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