A close friend of both mine and dh's has this eye condition which was threatening to make him slowly blind. A few years ago he had a cornea transplant on his best eye, the other was deemed too far gone to operate on. It was a success and he was able to pass his driving test (something he was told he'd never be able to do) and he's got a good job, own flat, etc etc. He's also very fit and has done the 3 peaks with dh and they were due to cycle coast to coast next weekend.
But on Friday he got into a drunken argument with his friend, who punched him in the eye, dislodging the transplanted cornea.
He was rushed into hospital and they operated, but it was not a success. He can now barely see at all, he can just make out shapes. He's had to move back in with his parents as he needs help and support now.
We are desperately worried about him. Only time will tell what the final damage is, the doctors are waiting for the eye to heal before considering another operation. The thought of him being dependant for the rest of his life is just awful! He's always had such shit luck, and I feel so sorry for the guy.
Please spare a thought for him. Ta.