I wake up with swollen, red eyes that leak and impair my vision due to my myopia. I've been dealing with this issue since I was three years old, but my parents couldn't afford the lenses and treatments recommended by the hospital. I have been relying on eye drops, but they only provide temporary relief before the symptoms return. My diet is high in carbohydrates, and whenever I consume more carbs, these issues seem to flare up, in addition to other allergy triggers. This situation leads me to question my health, diet, and even the strength of my immune system, wondering if this is how my life will unfold.
The issue with my eyes causes instability, making me feel bad and unhappy. Occasionally, I just want to sleep and hope that I wake up with everything back to normal, as each morning feels like another day of challenges. If I can't stick to the diet that could alleviate my eye problem and can't afford treatment, I begin to pray that things don't worsen before I manage to save up for the prescribed lenses and care. I've made efforts to save from my paycheck, but school expenses consistently drain my finances. At times, I feel like questioning why this is happening to me, and I find myself feeling overwhelmed.
I still believe this will be over someday
