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More than a year after receiving a pair of prosthetic legs through generous support from the public, Seema Mohan is now fighting a new battle.
She has lost clear sight because of cataract and glaucoma.
Mohan, 48, of Dyer’s Village, Williamsville, developed cataract and cannot see clearly.
“Everything is blurry and cloudy. It is getting worse and I am hoping I can get surgery soon,” she added. Once her eyes are “cleaned” Mohan said she was hoping to regain vision once more.
Speaking to Guardian Media, Mohan said every day she tries to walk on her new legs.
After months of practice, Mohan said she can finally stand for up to 15 minutes.
“It is a slow process. I am still top-heavy but I am trying my best. I can walk once I hold on to the rails,” she said.
Being upright is like a dream come true. But with the loss of her vision, Mohan said she still cannot do the things she dreamed about doing.
“I cannot cook for my husband and son. I know that my husband is waiting patiently for me to make him his favourite meal,” she added.
Mohan said she hopes to get her cataract surgery done so that she will no longer see cloudiness when she opens her eyes.
Mohan’s story was aired by Guardian Media in April last year, following which she received an overwhelming surge of support from close family, friends but also strangers.
She said she always dreamed of being a hairdresser. But in 2011 after being diagnosed with diabetes, her life took a downward turn.
Mohan said her diet was poor and her love for sweets led to a double amputation between 2018 and 2019.
Mohan has since warned citizens about the dangers of diabetes and other lifestyle diseases.
Anyone wanting to contact Mohan can call 492-8374 or 738-1717.
