On the Receiving End of Safe Surgery with Linds Brown

A Cure in Sight is joined by Lindsay (Lind-SAY) Brown here on the Eye Believe Podcast to discuss what it’s like to be on the Receiving End of Safe Surgery.   Here's a glimpse into her journey so far: ​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ "The day after I returned from a family vacation in San Diego, CA back to Minnesota I went to the eye doctor. I thought I had been experiencing optical migraine symptoms-- blurry double vision, aura, shadow. At my appointment, he was surprised at how much my prescription had changed and I mentioned to him the slow-motion shooting star that I had been seeing for nearly a year and his expression changed at that moment. This was the day I found out my life was about to change in big ways.​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Reality with OM is sometimes hard to grasp. What I do know is that it's unfair to have to try and process this type of diagnosis while preparing for the life-changing treatments that are available for it in such a short amount of time. There was a period of two weeks between diagnosis of OM and my enucleation surgery. What I also know is that I am also grateful for the skilled surgeons and the attention to detail of the Sterile Processing staff in hospital and ambulatory surgery settings. I put my life in their hands when I underwent enucleation surgery and I want more people to understand the behind-the-scenes heroes in safe surgery."​​​​​​​​ ​​​​​​​​ Tune in for a unique story! Her favorite book she shared is “Think Again” by Adam Grant, and the band she tunes into for happy music is Seryn.    You can connect with Linds here on Instagram or Facebook.   ANNOUNCEMENTS: Lookin’ For a Cure Arizona 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma  COMING UP September 24, 8 AM  Register here and be sure to bring friends and family to walk with us! (Virtual option coming soon) Eye Believe Survivorship Seminar in Nashville, Tennessee October 14-15. REGISTER HERE! (Welcome reception for in person attendees on October 13, 6:00 PM) (Virtual and in person options.) Lookin’ For a Cure TEXAS 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma  NOVEMBER 5, 2022; 8 AM  Register here and be sure to bring friends and family to walk with us! (Virtual option available) Lookin’ For a Cure LA 5K Walk for Ocular Melanoma in memory of Laurie Walters NOVEMBER 12, 2022 REGISTER here and feel free to bring friends and family along! (virtual options available)    Email [email protected] for questions regarding any upcoming events! ********* Be sure to follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, or  Instagram @acureinsight, for more stories, tips, research news, and ideas to help you navigate this journey with OM! *A Cure in Sight is a 501c3 organization. All donations made can help fund our podcast to educate patients, fund research, aid patients, and more! Donate $10 $15 $20 today to help A Cure in Sight in their quest to find a cure. Contribute via  PAYPAL OR VENMO or reach out directly to [email protected]  The Eye Believe Podcast is brought to you by Castle Biosciences. Castle Biosciences is a leading diagnostics company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care. The Company aims to transform disease management by keeping people first: patients, clinicians, employees and investors.  This podcast was hosted by Danet Peterson and produced by Page Fronczek.