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16 June 2006

Healing / 17 June 2006

It has been some time since last I had a self portrait. I have been healing from three eye surgeries in the last three weeks and as you can see my right eye is still a bit swollen and lots of red. I am so amazed to wake up and I have the ability to see. I wore glasses since I was one year old. Have gone through a good amount of teasing in school and through many surgeries. I have had now 8 eye surgeries all together. I was considered legally blind without glasses and here I am now. In my left eye I have 20/20 and in my right 20/40 due to getting implants into my eyes. Got me a whole new lens :)


Olympus E-500
1/40s f/5.1 at 38.0mm iso200 full exif

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Chris Sofopoulos20-Aug-2006 18:51
I think your best portrait. Amazing expression. Really amazing.
Bravo Susanne. v
Guest 21-Jul-2006 14:37
Great news for your eyes Susanne, I wish you further all the best
Iannis
Guest 26-Jun-2006 01:13
I had no idea - but modern medicine is an amazing thing - I'm glad you're seeing so much better now. I can't imagine not being able to see - my best hopes for your healing.
Guest 24-Jun-2006 11:53
I meant to say, Heal quickly, Lady...I hate when my fingers do that on their own like that. :-)
Guest 24-Jun-2006 11:51
Healing quickly, Lady! Nice SP!
carol j. phipps20-Jun-2006 01:48
Wow! Thanks for sharing some of your journey Susanne! This is such an effective self-portrait, and the story adds to the dynamism. Vote.
Guest 19-Jun-2006 13:53
And lovely eyes they are.
Chris19-Jun-2006 05:55
Very well done. Nicely framed. V.
sebas veldhuisen17-Jun-2006 20:43
Amazing what doctors are able to do with eyes. They're so fragile. You need those eyes as a photographer. Very nice portrait!
Guest 17-Jun-2006 20:29
You have beautiful eyes,Susanne and I'm so glad to hear the good news about your vision!
Barb17-Jun-2006 17:37
Very nice SP and glad your eye surgeries are working for you.
Cliff17-Jun-2006 16:27
Intereesting sequence of photos and I'm glad you are through all this Susanne :)
John Lester17-Jun-2006 13:11
I am happy for you. Best wishes.
Guest 17-Jun-2006 12:26
Great SP and congrats on the surgery.
Neal Nye17-Jun-2006 11:35
Congratulations Susanne! I'm happy to hear of your success. What a difference such technology makes in our lives. And it's a lovely SP too! You have the artistic skill and sensitivity to go along with your new vision.
Lee Rudd17-Jun-2006 07:49
that is a lovely SP... I'm glad to hear the eye surgery is having such good result
James Lundy17-Jun-2006 04:11
I think your eyes are beautiful and so is this portrait!
Gayle P. Clement17-Jun-2006 03:21
Congratulations on that successful surgery. Very nice SP!
Elaine (etfitz)17-Jun-2006 02:52
Wonderful sp!
Dan Chusid17-Jun-2006 02:49
Let there be light!
Hope it only gets better for you.
Guest 17-Jun-2006 02:31
That is the best lens money can buy Susanne. I am very happy for you. I bet you are seeing the world in a whole new perspective now. This must be a very exciting time for you. I like you SP, especially with your hair dangling below. You looks so cute, and you look so proud!
Faye White17-Jun-2006 02:09
you've been through quite an ordeal, congratulations on the success!
nice SP too!