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Snowboarder Loses Eye, Finds Purpose
8 Feb
Summary
- A snowboarding accident caused a permanent loss of vision.
- The incident led to multiple surgeries and a prosthetic eye.
- She now inspires others and runs a business for active lifestyles.
In February 2021, Shelby Perry suffered a life-altering snowboarding accident near Salt Lake City. While traversing trees for powder, she caught an edge, propelling her into a branch that dislodged her goggle lens. A subsequent branch strike to her right eye caused immediate blindness and severe pain.
Perry required extensive medical intervention, including 30 stitches and surgeries to repair tear ducts. Despite initial hopes for some vision recovery, her eye could not be saved and was surgically removed on April 29, 2021. A year later, further surgery was needed due to complications with her prosthetic eye.
Navigating life with one eye presented significant physical and emotional challenges. Perry, however, found a new purpose in sharing her journey on social media, creating a supportive community for others who have lost an eye. This experience inspired her to launch EYEHESIVE, a business focused on high-performance adhesive eye patches for active lifestyles.
Perry's online presence, which includes viral content, has fostered an empowering movement. She now hosts retreats and conferences, emphasizing the power of vulnerability, bravery, and shared stories to build meaningful connections and create something greater than imagined.
