|
Name
Rachel Dora-ann Fisher
Born
August 9, 1978
Home
Schaumburg, Illinois
Diagnosis
Stargardt disease
Eyes Affected
Both
Eye Color
Hazel
Age at Diagnosis
Birth
Acuity
20/400-600
Treatment
No treatment. I did try a treatment thru Dr. Nolan, however, the drops treatment was never finished.
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
Light sensitivity has gotten worse, some more loss of color, degeneration of blind spots in central vision have ceased for now.
Family History
No family members with Stargardt's. So far, my 4 year old daughter shows no signs of any impairment.
Impact on My Life
I have choosen to stop painting in color all together and instead to paint in the white on black contrast that I can see, and paint in how I see figures in high light and dark contrast. This way I can further show others how I see thru my art to reach more understanding for visually impaired artists.
Positive Effects
It has made me the woman I am, and I embrace it. Without full vision I have learned to take nothing in life for granted and to find beauty in everything.
Adaptations
Magnification software, magnification glasses, walking cane, low light, sunglasses
Working
Self employed as a professional artist.
More About Me
I have my first solo gallery show this December 2008 in Schaumburg, Illinois, and will be branching out nationally soon to reach others with my art and understanding for those who are visually impaired.
|
