Name
Patti Funderburk
Born
September 2, 1952
Home
Vancouver, Washington
Diagnosis
Stargardt's Disease
Eyes Affected
Both
Eye Color
Blue
Age at Diagnosis
30
Visual Acuity
Legally Blind - 20/200 (Left) - 20/400 (Right). Some days are worse than others.
Treatment
None, but taking multiple vitamins, Lutien, Vitamin E,
and soon Zeaxanthin.
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
Loss of central vision is already
quite evident.
Family History
None.
Impact on My Life
Total turn around, but I love life like I never had
before. I enjoy each day to its fullest. I still get down from time to
time, but I ask God to help me find 3 positives, and then I am out of my
pity party.
Positive Effects
I enjoy the simple pleasures of life.
Adaptations
Gave up car a little over a year ago. I use a CCTV and
magnifiers, plus other people's eyes.
Working
No. I gave it up to enjoy the sight I have left. I will always have side vision.
More About Me
I love to challenge my sight, but doing things people say
I cannot do like floral design, painting and designing flower pots, crafts of various kinds, etc. It takes me longer, but I feel
rewarded when I am done.
I also run a support group and enjoy my four grandchildren tremendously!
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