I have faced many challenges dealing with hearing loss, social anxiety, and broken friendships. It has created a roadblock on many aspects of life.
In recent years, I’ve confronted a new medical issue: limited peripheral vision and Usher Syndrome, due to my hearing loss. Despite this, I try my best to live a fulfilling life.
Recently, things changed once again. I received a letter from the DMV, informing me that my driver’s license was suspended, effective immediately. I’ve always enjoyed driving, as it helps me maintain a normal, healthy routine.
My new primary care physician (Dr. Andrew McGown) at the Waukesha ProHealth Care Medical Group, released a medical form to the DMV with a recommendation to revoke my license without my consent, warning, or discussing it with me beforehand.
I have managed to drive for many years with my limited peripheral vision, and under restrictions, using my own personal judgment not to put my life or anyone else at risk. I do not have any safety or traffic incidents over the many years that I’ve lived with this vision issue. Unfortunately, the DMV won’t allow driving with restrictions and showed no empathy or emotion–just as much as my primary doctor.
When you have a primary care doctor, it is important to earn their trust. I lost all my faith and trust with Dr. McGown. More importantly, this has cast a shadow on my mental health and daily life.
Writing this post is my method of venting my feelings. My parents have been very supportive and keep reminding me that this is only temporary. Things can change with ongoing research and treatment in clinical trials to improve my vision.
Thank you all for reading as I continue to persevere and reach greater heights.