Losing my eye shattered my dream, exposed me to stigma – 20-year-old Ogun student: Ayomide Oluwaseun is a 20-year-old student of Mass Communication at Ogun State Institute of Technology Igbesa. He lost his right eye while growing up and that single incident changed many things in his life. It ended his childhood dream of becoming a soldier and also opened him up to stigma and daily struggles that many people do not see.
Oluwaseun said the accident happened when he was about ten years old. He was trying to fix a damaged door in his house when a nail suddenly entered his right eye. He was rushed for medical treatment but the injury was severe. Doctors later told his family that the eye had to be removed to avoid further damage to his brain. From that day, his life took a different turn.
Living with one eye has not been easy for him. He now depends on his left eye which is not very sharp. Because of how people look at him and ask questions, he often wears dark glasses to feel more comfortable in public. In school, moving around the campus without help has been a serious challenge. He queues for long hours during registrations and submissions and sometimes depends on guesswork to find his way. All these have affected his academic life, but he has refused to give up.
Music became a safe place for him during difficult moments. He later learned how to play the talking drum even though it was not easy at the beginning. He believes education will still help him shape his future, so he continues his studies in Mass Communication while building his music talent.
Oluwaseun is asking the Ogun State government to improve learning conditions for people living with disabilities. He also wants financial support to continue his education. His dream now is to become a successful musician and use his story to encourage others facing similar challenges.
This is not directly related to this post but these are few ways students can keep a healthy eye. Students should avoid reading in very dark places or under harsh light. Taking short breaks when using phones or laptops for long hours can also help reduce eye stress. It is good to keep the eyes clean and avoid rubbing them with dirty hands. Regular eye checks are important, even when there is no pain. Eating foods like vegetables and fruits also supports good eye health.
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Source: Campus Informant, Daily Post
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