Is Chidi Ikpeamaze’s blindness cured?

90 Day Engagement: Before the 90 days star Chidi Ikpeamaeze He was sure that he would be able to see again With the right kind of medical help. Chidi is a 33-year-old from Lagos, Nigeria, who met 38-year-old mum-of-two Rayne on social media. Raina did not know that Chidi has been blind for the longest time, but she fell for him because he loves her for her words and not her looks. Rayne and Chidi had been together for five years when she flew to Africa to meet him.

Chidi revealed the Heartbreaking way he lost his sight When it was introduced 90 day fiance Fans like a new one Before these 90 days cast member. Chidi is shown playing football. He said that she had a great passion for football since he was a child. He still played the game even though it wasn’t easy anymore. Chidi used a special ball that made a unique sound to help Chidi identify where the target was. Since some people on the team can see more than others,Everyone will be blinded“To keep a balance.

How did Chidi lose his eyesight?

Chidi was not born that way

Chidi was 17 years old and had an accident (by et. ) A friend climbed a tree and An apple fell and hit Chidi in the right eye. He was in great pain when he reached school and could not see what was written on the board. As the sight in one eye continued to deteriorate, and as a result of the disturbance in the right eye, Chidi fell one evening and hit his eye on a wooden desk. Blood started pouring out. Chidi was taken to the hospital, but there was nothing they could do.

How Chidi’s life in Nigeria is as a visually impaired person

Chidi did not have an easy life in Lagos

Chidi eventually became blind in both eyes. He was devastated because it looked like his life had come to an end. Chidi can only see a thick cloud in front of his face and sometimes, he can experience several sparks of different colors or light. seen before, Chidi could still remember what the world looked like. The symphony of sounds around him helped him visualize his surroundings. Still, living as a visually impaired person in Nigeria was not an easy experience for Chidi.

Chidi explained how there is congestion everywhere, the roads are not properly built. Especially there were no ramps for important buildings. Most of these Homes and public spaces have steps. Chidi had to go around with his guide staff and definitely still needed help. He turned to Christianity for strength. Chidi believed that God helped him cope with his disability. He began to pray day and night and thought that God had blessed him when Rayne walked into his life.

Chidi visits the ultimate eye clinic with Rayne

Rayne hoped Chidi might be able to see

Rayne had been in Africa for a year when she took him to a clinic to get a checkup. Reina thought that it was very difficult for her to hear Chidi talk about losing her sight. It broke Raynes heart. She talked to Chidi about it and found out He hasn’t been to an eye doctor in over 10 years. Reina thought it was shocking. She made an appointment so Chidi could see a specialist. She hoped there might have been some medical advances in the past that helped her boyfriend.

“If I could help him, I would honestly help him restore his eyesight,” Rayne explained.

Chidi prayed every day for advancement in science

Chidi didn’t think his dream was far-fetched

When Raine tried to make Chidi laugh, he was nervous because he didn’t know what the doctor was going to say. He heard that some technology could help people like him see. If there was anything Chidi prayed for every day, it was for advancement in science, Especially something that could cure his glaucoma. Chidi thought that this would completely change his life. For Chidi, it always seemed like a distant reality, 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 could see the light she flashed in his eyes with a flashlight. Chidi’s emotions were running high. He began to imagine how it would feel to be able to see the awesome world around him again. However, Chidi was deeply nervous to learn if his dream would finally come to fruition. Unfortunately, the doctor informed Chidi that she can see some”Signs of Cataracts” in his left eye. Chidi smiled, knowing that cataracts are not like glaucoma and said “Levels of solution.”

Chidi could not be operated on because of his eye pressure

Chidi has new issues to worry about after the check-up

Chidi has heard of people who had cataracts and once they were operated on, their eye conditions were remedied. Chidi asked the doctor if it was confirmed that he had cataracts, and if there was a chance his vision could be restored. The doctor told Chidi that she could see some signs of a cataract in his left eye. However, they did not deal with only cataracts. “There are signs of glaucoma“, she added. According to the expert, the pressure in Chidi’s eyes is very high.

“Your right eye is 59 and your left eye is 63 against the normal which is 11-21.”

Chidi’s condition may lead to his eyes being removed

Chidi has to manage his condition now or risk losing his eyes completely

She explained to him that there is no light perception, and when there is no light perception, it means that the nerves in his eyes are not active. She added that the nerves do not grow back and once they die, there is nothing that can be done. She told him that the chances of him seeing her again were slim. Also, over time, if the pressure was high without proper management, there is also a chance that it could Resulting in a complication leading to 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 for him. The thought of losing his eye completely was still scary. Chidi never imagined that something like this could happen to him. He is going to be given medication to reduce the stress. Chidi tried to find the silver lining to the fact that Rain encouraged him to go to the doctor. Despite a negative report, Chidi was positive that, By the grace of God, something positive can still happen.

Rayne tried to cheer Chidi up by telling him that even if he wasn’t able to see him again, his life could be just as bright with Rayne in it. Unfortunately, Rayne is not a part of Chidi’s life anymore. Clean and Chidi Have waring on social media, with Chidi claimed that Rayne could be morbidly dangerous at times And want to invite vampires and cannibals to a feast. Chidi talked about Rayne, claiming that she could summon dark powers against him and his family if she didn’t get what she wanted.

Rayne and Chidi did not get the happiness they deserved. Chidi has been active on Instagram, but he doesn’t post many real-time photos or selfies to reveal what he looks like now. If 90 day fianceS Chidi managed to get his operation done, He might just feel ready to talk about it during the tell-all. Chidi was sure that he could find a cure for his condition and even if Rayne was not with him, he could overcome his greatest obstacles with divine help.

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