90 Day Fiancé: Up to 90 Days star Chidi Ikpeamaeze I was sure that I would be able to see again with the right medical care. Chidi is a 33-year-old from Lagos, Nigeria who met 38-year-old mother of two Rain on social media. Rain didn’t know that Chidi had been blind for a long time, but she fell in love with him because he liked her for her words, not her looks. Rain and Chidi had been together for five years when she flew to Africa to meet him.
Chidi revealed It’s heartbreaking how he lost his sight. when he was introduced 90 Day Fiancé fans like new 90 days cast. Chidi was shown playing football. He said she had a great passion for football since he was a child. He still played the game, although it was no longer easy. Chidi used a special ball that made a unique sound to help Chidi determine where the target was. Because some people on the team see more than others.”everyone will go blind“to maintain balance.
How did Chidi lose his sight?
Chidi wasn’t born this way
Chidi was 17 years old and was in an accident (via EET.) A friend climbed a tree and The apple fell and hit Chidi in the right eye. When he arrived at school, he was in excruciating pain and could not see what was on the board. As his vision in one eye continued to deteriorate and his right eye deteriorated as a result, Chidi accidentally fell one evening and hit his eye on a wooden table. Blood began to flow. Chidi was taken to the hospital, but nothing could be done.
What Chidi’s life is like in Nigeria as a visually impaired person.
Chidi had a hard life in Lagos
Chidi eventually became blind in both eyes. He was devastated because it seemed like his life had come to an end. Chidi could only see a thick cloud in front of his face, and sometimes sparks of different colors or light. Having seen this before, Chidi could still remember what the world looked like. The symphony of sounds around him helped him visualize his surroundings. However, living as a visually impaired person in Nigeria has been a challenge for Chidi.
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Chidi explained that there are traffic jams everywhere and the roads are not built properly. There were especially no ramps for important buildings. Most houses and public places had steps. Chidi had to walk with his guide cane and definitely needed help. He turned to Christianity for strength. Chidi believed God helped him cope with his disability. He began to pray day and night and thought that God blessed him when Rain came into his life.
Chidi visited the best eye clinic with Rain
Rain hoped Chidi could see
Rain had been in Africa for a year when she took him to the clinic for examination. Raine thought it was really hard for her to listen to Chidi talk about losing her vision. This broke Raine’s heart. She talked to Chidi about it and found out. he has not been to an ophthalmologist for more than 10 years. Rain thought it was shocking. She made an appointment so Chidi could see a specialist. She hoped that there might have been some medical advances in the past that had helped her boyfriend.
“If I could help him, I would honestly help him restore his vision,” Rain said.
Chidi prayed every day for progress in science
Chidi didn’t think his dream was far-fetched
While trying to make Chidi laugh, Rain was nervous because he didn’t know what the doctor would say. He had heard that some technology could help people like him see. If there was one thing Chidi prayed for every day, it was progress in science. especially something that could cure his glaucoma. Chidi thought this would completely change his life. It always seemed like a far-fetched reality to Chidi, but Rain’s optimism gave him hope that something could be done.
The doctor told Chidi he had cataracts.
Chidi saw hope at the end of the tunnel
The doctor examined Chidi’s eyes to see if he was able to perceive the light she was sending into his eyes with the flashlight. Chidi’s emotions were running high. He began to imagine what it would be like to see the wonderful world around him again. However, Chidi was very nervous, waiting to see if his dream would finally come true. Unfortunately, the doctor informed Chidi that she might see something”signs of cataract” in his left eye. Chidi smiled, knowing that cataracts are not like glaucoma and have “decision levels“
Chidi could not undergo surgery due to pressure on his eyes
Chidi has new problems after examination
Chidi had heard of people who had cataracts and after they were operated on, their eye problems were cured. Chidi asked the doctor if he had cataracts and if there was a chance of restoring his vision. The doctor told Chidi that she saw some signs of a cataract in his left eye. However, they were dealing with more than just cataracts. “There are signs of glaucoma“, she added. According to the expert, the tension in Chidi’s eyes is very strong.
“Your right eye is 59 and your left eye is 63 versus the norm, which is 11 to 21.”
Chidi’s condition could lead to his eyes being removed
Chidi had to continue to control his condition, otherwise he risked completely losing his eyes
She explained to him that there was no light perception, and when there was no light perception, it meant that the nerves in his eyes were not active. She added that nerves do not regenerate and once they die, nothing can be done. She told him that the chances of him being able to see again were slim. Additionally, if pressure becomes high over time without proper management, there is a chance that it may led to a complication that resulted in Chidi’s eyes being removed.
How is Chidi doing in 2024?
Chidi was so scared
Hearing that nothing could be done to restore his vision was heartbreaking. The thought of losing my eye completely was even worse. Chidi never imagined that something like this could happen to him. They were going to give him medicine to lower his blood pressure. Chidi tried to find a silver lining in the fact that Rain told him to go see a doctor. Despite the negative report, Chidi was confident that: by the grace of God, something positive could still happen.
Rain tried to cheer up Chidi, telling him that even if he couldn’t see him again, his life could be just as bright if Rain was in it. Unfortunately, Rain is no longer a part of Chidi’s life. Rhine and Chidi are fighting on social networks, with Chidi claims Rain can be incredibly dangerous at times and the desire to invite vampires and cannibals to a feast. Chidi spoke about Reina, saying that she could call upon dark forces against him and his family if she doesn’t get what she wants.
Rain and Chidi didn’t get the happiness they deserved. Chidi is active on Instagram but doesn’t post many photos or real-time selfies to show what he currently looks like. If Chidi succeeds in the operation, he may only feel ready to talk about it during Tell All.. Chidi was confident that he could find a cure for his condition, and even if Reina wasn’t with him, he could overcome his biggest obstacles with divine help.
90 Day Fiancé: Up to 90 Days airs Sundays at 8:00 pm ET on TLC.
Source: EET/YouTube, Chidi Ikpeamaeze/Instagram
A more in-depth look into the lives of couples created on 90 Day Fiancé, 90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Days is a reality show/documentary series that follows a potential spouse from a foreign country and their preparation for traveling to America. The show documents the early days of a relationship overseas and the process of obtaining the K-1 visa required for a spouse to live in a new country. Couples struggle with culture shock, language barriers and the opinions of friends and families as they prepare to take the plunge.
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August 6, 2017
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6
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TLC