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Glaucoma: Understanding Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More
Unveiling the World of Glaucoma
Glaucoma, a complex eye condition, often referred to as the "silent thief of sight," can gradually diminish vision without noticeable symptoms. This article delves into the intricacies of glaucoma, offering insights into its various aspects, from its overview to treatment options and prevention strategies.
Glaucoma Overview: What You Need to Know
Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders characterized by damage to the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain. This damage is usually caused by elevated intraocular pressure (IOP), a result of inadequate drainage of aqueous humor, the fluid that maintains eye pressure. If left untreated, glaucoma can lead to irreversible vision loss and blindness. The condition often develops slowly and painlessly, making regular eye examinations crucial for early detection.
Glaucoma Causes: Uncovering the Triggers
The primary cause of most glaucoma cases is elevated IOP. However, the exact mechanisms leading to increased pressure and optic nerve damage remain complex and multifaceted. While elevated IOP is a common factor, other contributors include genetics, age, ethnicity, and underlying medical conditions like diabetes. Understanding these causes can aid in the development of effective prevention and treatment strategies.
Glaucoma Symptoms: Recognizing the Signs
In its early stages, glaucoma typically presents no noticeable symptoms. As the condition progresses, peripheral vision loss may occur, often unnoticed until advanced stages. This highlights the importance of regular eye check-ups, especially for individuals at higher risk. Acute angle-closure glaucoma, a rarer form, can cause sudden and severe symptoms, including eye pain, headaches, blurred vision, and nausea.
Glaucoma Treatment Options: Preserving Vision
Managing glaucoma involves reducing IOP to prevent further optic nerve damage. Treatment options range from medications that lower eye pressure to surgical interventions like laser therapy and traditional surgery. Medications, such as eye drops, beta-blockers, and prostaglandin analogs, aim to decrease fluid production or enhance drainage. Laser therapy, including selective laser trabeculoplasty, helps improve drainage efficiency.
Glaucoma Prevention: Safeguarding Your Vision
While some risk factors for glaucoma, such as genetics and age, are beyond control, adopting a healthy lifestyle can help reduce the risk of developing the condition. Regular exercise, maintaining a balanced diet, managing diabetes and blood pressure, and avoiding smoking are all beneficial steps in preserving eye health.
Types of Glaucoma: Exploring Varieties
Open-Angle Glaucoma: The most common form, open-angle glaucoma, develops gradually and is often asymptomatic until advanced stages.
Closed-Angle Glaucoma: Also known as angle-closure glaucoma, this form is characterized by sudden and severe symptoms due to blocked drainage angles.
Normal-Tension Glaucoma: IOP remains within the normal range, yet optic nerve damage occurs, suggesting other contributing factors.
Congenital Glaucoma: Present at birth, this rare condition occurs due to improper development of the eye's drainage system.
Primary and Secondary Glaucoma: Primary glaucoma has no identifiable cause, while secondary glaucoma is a result of other eye conditions or diseases.
Chronic and Acute Glaucoma: Chronic glaucoma develops gradually, while acute glaucoma presents sudden and severe symptoms.
Pediatric Glaucoma: Affecting children, this condition requires specialized care and early intervention.
Glaucoma Risk Factors: Understanding Vulnerabilities
Several factors increase the likelihood of developing glaucoma. Age is a significant risk factor, as the condition becomes more prevalent with advancing years. Genetics also play a role; if someone in your family has glaucoma, you may be at a higher risk. Ethnicity, particularly African, Hispanic, and Asian descent, is associated with a higher risk. Other factors include high IOP, thin corneas, and underlying medical conditions like diabetes.
Glaucoma Diagnosis: Navigating the Process
Diagnosing glaucoma involves a comprehensive eye examination that includes measuring IOP, assessing the optic nerve, and evaluating peripheral vision. Newer technologies, such as optical coherence tomography (OCT), provide detailed images of the optic nerve and help with early detection. Regular eye exams are vital, especially if you're at a higher risk of developing the condition.
Glaucoma Statistics: Grasping the Numbers
Glaucoma's impact is significant, affecting millions worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness globally. In the United States alone, over three million people have glaucoma, but around half are unaware of their condition due to its gradual onset and lack of symptoms.
Glaucoma Research: Advancing Understanding
Ongoing research aims to unravel the complexities of glaucoma and improve its diagnosis and treatment. Researchers are investigating genetic factors, new medications, innovative surgical techniques, and advanced imaging technologies to enhance early detection and management.
Glaucoma Surgery: Exploring Interventions
When medications and laser therapy fail to manage IOP effectively, surgery may be necessary. Trabeculectomy and tube-shunt surgery are common procedures that create new drainage channels to lower IOP. Minimally invasive options, such as microinvasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), offer less invasive alternatives with quicker recovery times.
Medications for Glaucoma: Lowering Eye Pressure
Medications are a cornerstone of glaucoma management. These include:
Prostaglandin Analogues: Increase drainage and reduce fluid production.
Beta-Blockers: Decrease fluid production.
Alpha Agonists: Enhance drainage and reduce fluid production.
Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors: Reduce fluid production.
Rho Kinase Inhibitors: Enhance drainage.
Laser Therapy for Glaucoma: Innovative Approaches
Laser therapy is a non-invasive option for lowering IOP. Types of laser therapy include:
Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty (SLT): Targets the drainage angles to improve fluid outflow.
Laser Peripheral Iridotomy (LPI): Creates a small hole in the iris to relieve pressure in angle-closure glaucoma.
Laser Cyclophotocoagulation: Reduces fluid production by treating the ciliary body.
FAQs About Glaucoma
Q: Can glaucoma be cured? A: While there's no cure, early detection and treatment can effectively manage the condition and slow its progression.
Q: Is glaucoma hereditary? A: Genetics play a role, so a family history of glaucoma increases your risk.
Q: Are there lifestyle changes that can help prevent glaucoma? A: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle, managing underlying conditions, and avoiding smoking can reduce your risk.
Q: Can children have glaucoma? A: Yes, pediatric glaucoma is a rare but serious condition that requires specialized care.
Q: Can laser therapy completely replace medications? A: In some cases, laser therapy can effectively manage glaucoma without the need for medications.
Q: Is vision loss from glaucoma reversible? A: Unfortunately, vision loss due to glaucoma is irreversible, making early detection and treatment crucial.
Nurturing Eye Health
Understanding glaucoma's intricacies, from its various types to its potential complications, empowers individuals to take proactive steps in preserving their vision. By staying informed, undergoing regular eye exams, and following recommended treatments, you can significantly mitigate the impact of this condition on your eyesight.
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#Glaucoma overview#Glaucoma causes#Glaucoma symptoms#Glaucoma treatment options#Glaucoma prevention#Types of glaucoma#Glaucoma risk factors#Glaucoma diagnosis#Chronic glaucoma#Glaucoma surgery phoenix
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my body: board meeting edition
immune system: we’re already killing it (ha!) with this lupus thing, but we have even more exciting news: we've teamed up with the eyes to give this bitch- drum roll, please- glaucoma! 🎉
eyes: in honor of our partnership with lupus, we're thrilled to announce that we've decided to make her allergic to the eye drops meant to prevent her from going blind!!
*applause erupts*
#at least i know why i've been feeling like trash (in atypical ways)#(& i've been prescribed other eye drops- don't tell my eyes)#lupus#glaucoma#chronic illness#mor rambles
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AI to improve drug delivery system for glaucoma and other chronic diseases
- By InnoNurse Staff -
Wilmer Eye Institute researchers have created a machine learning model to forecast drug delivery methods, which can help progress treatments for chronic eye illnesses like glaucoma.
Read more at Johns Hopkins Medicine
#ai#artificial intelligence#glaucoma#ophthalmology#eyes#chronic disease#drug delivery#medtech#machine learning#health tech
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Something I've noticed is that if someone is working themselves too hard it's almost always connected to chronic pain and illness. Not only does over working cause such but overworking generally will feel like a distraction if those are already present in your life.
#chronically ill#chronically fatigued#chronic pain#autoimmine disease#thyroid#american healthcare#all healthcare#glaucoma#disabilties#self care#capitalism
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OPTIMAL FREQUENCIES FOR COMMON HEALTH CONDITIONS
Condition / Symptom / Disease w.
Optimal Frequency / Range listed alphabetically.
Acne: 10 – 15 Hz
Allergies: 5 - 10 Hz
Alzheimer’s Disease: 2 - 8 Hz
Arrhythmia: 7 - 8 Hz
Angina: 2 - 8 Hz
Arteriosclerosis: 7 - 10 Hz
Asthma: 7 - 10 or 12 - 15 Hz
Anxiety: 2 – 8 Hz
Bronchitis... Acute - 4 Hz, Chronic - 12 Hz
Bruises: 10- 14 Hz
Carpal tunnel syndrome: 6 or 20 Hz
Cervical Vertebra Pain: 15 – 20 Hz
Chronic blepharitis: 1 - 2 Hz
Chronic pelvic pain: 5 - 7 Hz
Circulatory dysfunction: 7 - 10 Hz
Constipation: 5 Hz
Crohn’s Disease: 12 - 22 Hz
Cystitis: 5 - 8 Hz
Dental and oral diseases: 30 Hz
Depression: 3 or 20 Hz
Diabetes: 12 - 22 Hz
Dizziness: 10 – 15 Hz
Eczema: 10 – 15 Hz
Erectile Dysfunction: 6 Hz
Fibromyalgia: 18 Hz
Fractures: 10 or 20 Hz
Frozen shoulder: 7 - 8 Hz
Glaucoma, atrophy of the optic nerve: 12 - 22 Hz
Headache: 3 or 6 - 10 Hz
Hepatitis: 12 - 22 Hz
Herniated disc: 16 - 20 or 30 Hz
Hyperactivity: 20 Hz
High blood pressure: 1 - 5 Hz
Immune system enhancement: 24 Hz
Joint dislocations and sprains: 10 Hz
Ligament injuries: 10 - 15 Hz
Low blood pressure: 20 – 24 Hz
Lumbago: 10 or 20 Hz
Lymphatic disorders: 12 - 22 Hz
Menopause: 5 – 8 Hz
Menstrual pain: 5 - 7 Hz
Migraines: 4 – 10 Hz
Multiple Sclerosis: 5, 13 or 20 Hz
Muscles strains: 11 - 15 Hz
Musculoskeletal pain: 10 Hz
Nerve pain or neuropathy: 6 Hz
Neuralgia Trigemini: 15 – 20 Hz
Neurodermatitis: 10 – 15 Hz
Nonunion fractures: 10 or 20 Hz
Osteoarthritis: 8 - 12 or 18 Hz
Osteonecrosis/osteochondrosis: 10 or 19 - 20 Hz
Osteoporosis: 8 - 10 or 15 - 19 Hz
Pain from wound healing: 11 - 15 or 17 Hz
Parkinson’s Disease: 20 Hz
Periostitis: 6 Hz
Phantom pain: 16 - 19 Hz
Poor circulation: 2 - 6 or 20 Hz
Prostatitis: 3 - 8 Hz
Psoriasis: 12 - 22 Hz
Psoriatic arthritis: 12 - 22 Hz
Psychosomatic Syndrome: 22 Hz
Raynaud’s Syndrome: 15 Hz
Respiratory diseases: 12 - 22 Hz
Rheumatoid Arthritis: 10 or 20 Hz
Sciatica: 16 - 20 Hz
Skin Allergies, Decubitus, Ulcus Cruris: 10 – 15 Hz
Sleep disorders: 1 - 5 Hz
Spinal injuries: 12 - 22 Hz
Stomach aches: 10 Hz
Stress: 3 or 5 Hz
Stroke: 7 - 10 or 20 Hz
Swelling (Edema): 10 Hz
Systemic Lupus Erythemasosus (SLE): 12 - 22 Hz
Tendinitis: 8 Hz
Tinnitus: 10 Hz
Tuberculosis (TB): 4 Hz
Wound healing: 1 - 5 Hz
What have you got to lose to try it? 🤔
#pay attention#educate yourselves#educate yourself#reeducate yourselves#knowledge is power#reeducate yourself#think about it#think for yourselves#think for yourself#do your homework#do your research#do your own research#do some research#ask yourself questions#question everything#frequencies#healing frequencies#government lies#government secrets#government corruption#hidden history#hidden secrets#history lesson#history#spiritual healing#self improvement#news#you decide
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141 and what their patient file looks like
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summary: This is what I imagine everyone's favorite pharmacist as well as medics see when they look at 141's medical file.
Based on this pharmacist and 141 interactions
pairing: Task Force 141 x pharmacist!Reader
warnings: medical/pharmacy terminology, medical inaccuracies, swearing, depiction of wounds, mention of substance use disorder and abuse
Terms
PMH - Past medical history - the total sum of a patient's health status prior to the presenting problem
FH - Family history - contributing family history, generally parents and siblings
SH - Social history - contributing social behavior and routine
a/n: not canon at all! this is just a reference for me
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PMH
Height: 1.88 m (6' 2'')
Weight: 93 kg (205 lbs)
Blood type: O+
Extensive physical injuries
21+ stab wounds - 2 required antibiotics for recurrent infection
9x bullet wound - 5x in the extremities, 4x in the chest (no perforation of vital organs), healed without complication
5x abrasion collar - 1 near right eyebrow became infected following medical eval and stitches
3x diagnosed concussion
Aspirin-sensitivity
Previously evaluated for tinnitus and hearing loss
FH
Father - deceased at 76 from liver disease - 50 pack years, mycardial infarction (x2)
Mother - deceased at 84 due to chronic heart failure (CHF) -Glaucoma, asthma, CHF
Sister - Sports induced asthma, hypothyroidism
Negative family history of diabetes, hypertension, and cancer
SH
Smokes - 30 pack years
Drinks regularly - 4-5 hard liquor each weekend; 1 glass of whiskey occasionally
Physically active - Enjoys recreational activities such as hiking, swimming, and biking
Has 1 dog, currently under the care of pt's younger sister
History of monogynous long term relationships, currently single
Medication list + indications
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 625mg - Infection
Morphine 15mg + Ketamine 3mg - IV - Pain
Paracetamol 750mg - Pain
Buproprion SR 150mg - Smoking cessation - not-taking est 2004
Allergies
Aspirin allergy - Reaction: hives and asthma - ONLY PRESCRIBE PARACETAMOL
No environmental, food, or animal allergies
Notes
Patient has denied smoking cessation options
Soap
PMH
Height: 1.88 m (6' 2'')
Weight: 91 kg (200 lbs)
Blood type: O+
7x stab wound - 6 required antibiotics for recurrent infection, 2 MRSA resistant
2x bullet wound - 2x in lower extremities, healed with no complication
6x abrasion collar
2x broken collar bone - healed, with no complication
Lactose sensitivity - Recurrent IBS if ingested
Chipped first left molar following opening a beer with teeth
FH
Father deceased at 68 due to heart failure - Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, high cholesterol
Mother - Stage I HTN (hypertension)
Sister #1 - Postpartum depression, generalized anxiety disorder
Sister #2 - Elevated cholesterol/triglycerides
Brother - No known chronic health issues
Positive family history of diabetes and hypertension, but no cancer
SH
Drinks regularly and heavily - 8-12 beers and 2-3 glasses of hard liquor each weekend; 1 glass of scotch occasionally
Smokes socially - 5 pack years
Physically active
Close relationship with family, has 4 dogs at home under the care of pt's mothers
Avid fan of The Glasgow Football Club
Medication list + indications
Clindamycin 300mg with ciprofloxacin 400mg - Infection
Amoxicillin/Clauvanic acid 625mg - Infection
Vancomycin 18mg/kg - MRSA resistant infection
Paracetamol 500mg - Pain
Morphine 15mg IV - Pain
Doxycycline 100mg - Acne discontinued in 2004
Allergies
Insect stings - Observed anaphylaxis to childhood bee sting
Notes
Patient demonstrates medication non-adherence, counsel ESPECIALLY with antibiotics
Scored 6 on Alcohol use disorders identification test for consumption (AUDIT C)
Gaz
PMH
Height: 1.86 m (6' 1'')
Weight: 93 kg (205 lbs)
Blood type: B-
3x stab wound - healed, no complications
1x broken collar bone
2x broken femur
Diagnosed concussion - evaluated in Oct. '19
FH
Father - Type 1 Diabetes, high cholesterol
Mother - Vitiligo, Stage 3 breast cancer
Positive family history of maternal cancer and diabetes, but no hypertension
SH
Social drinker - 3-4 beers each weekend
Does not smoke
Physically active - Enjoys morning and evening runs
Enjoys spicy food and tries to introduce into diet
When on leave, enjoys attending concerts and music festivals
Medication list + indications
Piriteze 10mg - Allergic rhinitis
Fluticasone Propionate - 93 mcg/actuation - Allergic rhinitis
Paracetamol 500mg - Pain
Allergies
Seasonal - Pollen and pet dander
β-Lactam allergy - Reaction: anaphylaxis evaluated in '19
Notes
Organ donor
Ghost
PMH
Height: Weight: 1.93 m (6' 4'')
WeighT: 100 kg (220 lbs)
Blood type: AB-
Extensive cuts and scarring to entire body
4+ stab wounds - healed, no complications
Gun shot to lower abdomen - healed, no complications, evaluated in Nov. '22
13+ collar abrasion
2x broken nose
Childhood injury of broken tibia and large toe
Psych eval - History of depression and post traumatic stress disorder, childhood history indicates emotional and physical abuse
FH
Father - status unknown Diagnosed alcohol use disorder
Brother - deceased, cause of death non-contributory - Substance use disorder
Mother - deceased, cause of death non-contributory - Hypertension, thrombophilia (blood clotting disorder)
Positive family history of hypertension, but no diabetes or cancer
SH
Social drinker - 3-4 glasses of hard liquor each weekend
Smokes socially - 10 pack years
Physically active - Enjoys nightly walks
Psych eval - Other squad members act as his emotional support
Expressed interest in cats and tattoo art (FLAGGED: Further input and comments from other medical professionals would be appreciated)
Medication list + indications
Paracetamol 1000mg - Pain
Amoxicillin/Clavulanic acid 625mg - Infection
Morphine 20mg + Ketamine 4.5mg IV - Pain
Mafenide acetate 5% topical - Antimicrobial, burn wounds
Fluoxetine 20mg twice daily - Depression - not taking est 2001
Allergies
NKDA - No known drug allergies
No environmental, food, or animal allergies
Psych recommends evaluation of a pet, such as cat, for pt while on leave
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#task force 141 x reader#task force 141#cod x reader#call of duty modern warfare#cod mwii#modern warfare 2#simon riley x reader#simon ghost riley#call of duty#john soap mactavish#kyle gaz garrick#gaz x reader#soap x reader#price x reader#kyle garrick x reader#john price x reader#Johnny mactavish x reader#mw2 imagine#madebyizzie#mw2#izzie is writing#pharmacist! series
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Random Ghoul Disability/Health Condition HCs
Mountain has scoliosis, arthritis & hEDS.
Phantom is partially blind & has chronic joint pain from their hyper-mobility.
Cumulus with PCOS and endometriosis.
Dew has POTS and chronic dehydration.
Swiss with COPD and chronic back pain.
Rain has kEDS and glaucoma.
Aurora with gastroparesis and Crohn’s disease.
Cirrus with asthma and MCAS.
Aether with type-1 diabetes and a potassium deficiency.
Sunshine is colourblind and has osteoporosis.
#source: my bullshit#mountain would slay the house down with a cane though#the band ghost#ghost band#ghost ghouls#nameless ghouls#phantom ghoul#dewdrop ghoul#rain ghoul#aether ghoul#mountain ghoul#swiss ghoul#sunshine ghoulette#cirrus ghoulette#cumulus ghoulette#aurora ghoulette#ghoul headcanons#disabled ghouls#disabled headcanon#era 4 ghouls#era 5 ghouls
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Writing Notes: Color Blindness
Color blindness, also called color vision deficiency (CVD), is a group of conditions that affect the perception of color, characterized by the inability to clearly distinguish different colors of the spectrum.
The difficulties range from mild to severe.
Color blindness is a misleading term because people with color blindness are not blind. Rather, they tend to see colors in a limited range of hues; a rare few may not see colors at all.
There is no treatment or cure, and cannot be prevented.
Most color vision deficient persons compensate well for their abnormality and usually rely on color cues and details that are not consciously evident to persons with typical color vision.
Risk Factors
A family history of color blindness increases the risk since most color vision problems are inherited.
Another risk factor for color vision deficiency is aging:
The eye’s lens can darken and yellow over time, which can impair the ability of older adults to see dark colors.
Certain medications can also increase risk:
For example, the drug hydroxychloroquine (Plaquenil), used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, can cause color blindness.
Causes
Mutations in the CNGA3, CNGB3, GNAT2, OPN1LW, OPN1MW, and OPN1SW genes are known to cause color vision deficiency.
Color blindness is sometimes acquired.
Chronic illnesses that can lead to color blindness include Alzheimer disease, diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, leukemia, liver disease, chronic alcoholism etc.
Some medications such as antibiotics, barbiturates, anti��� tuberculosis drugs, high blood pressure medications, and several medications used to treat nervous disorders and psychological problems may cause color blindness.
Industrial or environmental chemicals such as carbon monoxide, carbon disulfide, fertilizers, styrene, and some containing lead can cause loss of color vision.
Occasionally, changes can occur in the affected person’s capacity to see colors after age 60.
Symptoms
The inability to correctly identify colors is the only sign of color blindness.
It is important to note that people with red/green or blue varieties of color blindness use other cues such as color saturation and object shape or location to distinguish colors. They can often distinguish red or green if they can visually compare the colors. However, most have difficulty accurately identifying colors without any other references.
Most people with any impairment in color vision learn colors, as do other young children. These individuals often reach adolescence before their visual deficiency is identified.
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#writing notes#color blindness#writeblr#dark academia#spilled ink#literature#writers on tumblr#writing reference#poets on tumblr#writing prompt#poetry#creative writing#writing inspiration#writing ideas#light academia#winslow homer#writing resources
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I recently finished watching Arcane. Fair warning, there are MAJOR spoilers ahead. PLEASE GO WATCH THE SHOW IF YOU HAVEN’T!!!!
This series has one of the most beautifully complex and heartbreakingly human examples of disability representation that I’ve ever seen. It is groundbreaking. There are multiple characters with disabilities who I could do a deep dive on, but today I’ll be mainly talking about Viktor.
For personal context, the first season of Arcane came out in November 2021. It was one of the most difficult years for me medically. I almost lost the rest of my vision due to a glaucoma pressure spike, and I started experiencing long term chronic pain, which was later diagnosed as fibromyalgia.
Although we have different disabilities, watching Viktor’s story unfold was very emotionally cathartic for me and I deeply resonate with his character.
Viktor is a character with multiple disabilities including a physical disability that impacts his ability to walk and later on in the series he develops a terminal illness. He uses multiple aids including a cane, an ergonomic axillary crutch, a brace on his right leg, and a back brace. Part of me speculates that he had a condition such as degenerative disc disease that impacted his spine, but that’s one of my own personal head-canons.
Due to his own personal life experience, he made it his mission to help others using science. He devoted his life to his research on the Hexcore. He knew that his time on this earth was finite, and he did not want to waste a single moment. After his diagnosis with his illness, he became consumed by this idea of glorious evolution, to push beyond his humanity through the use of magic and science. And this can be problematic when it steps into the territory of eugenics, as seen in some timelines in the series.
But there is another perspective I’d like to share. At the beginning of the series Viktor states:
“Nobody's ever believed in me. A poor cripple from the undercity. I was an outsider the moment I stepped foot in Piltover. I didn't have the benefits of a patron or a name. I simply believed in myself, which is why I’m here, because I think you're on to something. I want to help you complete your research."
He had to “pull himself by his bootstraps” to build a life for himself in Piltover. He had to evolve beyond his beginnings. This is an ideology that society instills into folks with disabilities. The idea is always centered around overcoming your disability. You are mainly seen from the framework of resilience, or pity. You exist despite your flaws. Your disability is not seen as something that’s an inherent part of your humaneness, but rather a situation to overcome. This framework makes each day a constant battle between the body, the mind, and the spirit.
Viktor becomes so consumed by the idea of progress and evolution that he completely rejects his humanity. He states:
“Humanity, our very essence, is inescapable. Our emotions, rage, compassion, hate. Two sides of the same coin, intractably bound. That which inspires us to our greatest good is also the cause of our greatest evil!"
He has this character shift where he believes that emotions will only lead to suffering. And he then converts others to his cause. He feels he is helping them but the truth is he is erasing their humanity.
But Jayce Talis, his lab partner, who has been with him since the very beginning, said one of the most beautiful lines that of dialogue I’ve ever heard in the last act of the series. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about it. He said:
“You've always wanted to cure what you thought were weaknesses. Your leg. Your disease. But you were never broken, Viktor. There is beauty in imperfections. They made you who you are, an inseparable piece of everything... I admired about you."
I cried when I first watched this scene. And I still do every time I hear it. I realized that was something I really needed to hear, and that no one had ever told me that. Viktor and Jayce’s bond is something that's incredibly special, and everyone deserves to be seen in that way. Disability is a part of the human experience, but society doesn't see it that way. When you are disabled or gain a disability, society sees you as inherently broken. And whether you recognize it or not, you internalize that about yourself. That’s where ableism comes from.
Jayce also gains a disability later in the series which gives him a unique perspective on part of Viktor’s experience. And those lines that he shares with us, he shows us that he cares about Viktor’s inherent humanity. He understands that his disabilities are an inherent, inseparable part of who he is. And that they don’t make him any less of a human being. And neither do his emotions. Everyone deserves someone in their life who will love them that much.
Another thing that I thought was beautiful is that they never tried to erase Viktor’s disability. First they made his cane not look medical, it has so much personality as well as functionality. And throughout the series his cane evolves into a magical staff. When he was revived by the arcane his body did not feel in the same way as it did before because now it was made from a combination of metal and flesh. His leg and back brace became fused to him. And Jayce had to build his brace out of his hammer. Viktor didn’t fall into any of the usual stereotypes for characters with disabilities. His arc and Jayce’s arc were incredibly innovative.
I thought the end was very beautiful. It’s definitely a tear jerker. Part of me hopes they were transported some place where they can live happily ever after doing science and helping people.
Anyways, I could talk about them for ages. I’ll likely write more about them soon, but I’d love to hear your thoughts on the series as well! What did you think? Do you have a favorite character?
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Hey there. Welcome to my blog- my little corner of the universe. I’m Ember, here to serve up a blend of existential dread, mental illness chronicles, and dark humor that somehow makes sense of the chaos.
If you’re looking for a ‘how-to’ on inner peace or any version of “good vibes only,” you might want to hit that back button. Here, I am all about raw honesty and laughing at life’s absurdities, like navigating a long list of diagnoses, trying to trick my brain into caring, and figuring out if I even exist outside my home. Basically, it’s all the stuff no one really wants to talk about… but probably should.
So grab a snack, settle in, and let’s take this weird journey together. I’m not here to be fixed; just here to feel a little less alone in the mess.
You can ask me anything 🖤
Side blog for my daily life and struggles- a bit more personal: https://www.tumblr.com/obsidianwhipsers/769545712780345344/welcome-to-the-mess-my-name-is-ember-this-is
Chronically ill and permanently disabled
Professionally diagnosed with:
~Borderline Personality Disorder
~CPTSD
~GAD
~Panic disorder
~Agoraphobia
~OCD with Contamination and magical thinking
~Bipolar 2
I also have many chronic physical health conditions/diseases *actually diagnosed*- Fibromyalgia, Sjogrens, Systemic Scleroderma, POTs, inappropriate sinus tachycardia, degenerative disc disease, arthritis, narrow angle glaucoma, migraines, ocular migraines, endometriosis, chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), adult onset asthma.
*in process of getting diagnosed with or ruling out MS- a lot of brain lesions (T2 Flairs)- could also be Neuro Sjogrens (NSS)

#blog intro#it’s me#actually borderline#actually bipolar#actually ocd#magical thinking ocd#actually bpd#actually anxious#actually cptsd#actually cluster b#agoraphobia#actually chronically ill#cluster b#mental illness#bipolar disorder#unfiltered thoughts#existential dread#dark humor#depersonalisation and derealisation#i’m sure there’s more
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IHNMAIMS fanart!!
This was for an rp server where I'm rping Benny. I didn't wanna rp the ape one obviously because that doesn't give me a lot of room for interaction, but Pre-ihnm would be boring
SO we settled for an in between where it's after ihnm but he's healed of any MAJOR injuries!
BENNY!!
So the main things first and foremost are the legs. AM altered them (as mentioned in the game) so he'd be forced to walk with his hands. So those get fixed, but they're still weaker than the rest of his body. It's a chronic pain situation where the severity depends day to day, so he switches between mobility aids. Wheelchair for the harder days, crutches or a walker for the better days .
Also on the topic of his legs, he doesn't get shoes. If he was turned to be a little more ape like then he'd probably get wider feet with that, so shoes would be uncomfortable. To save a little dignity, he gets socks
Next is the boiled eyes! Obviously I can't have him going around being completely blind. Not that there's anything bad with being blind, just it's supposed to fix major injuries.
My solution was I looked through a few eye conditions and gave him glaucoma. Hazy vision, sometimes sees "halos", etc.
His speech! In the game AM slashed his vocal chords so he can only produce monkey like "ooo"s and "aaa"s. In the story he can talk, but it seems to be limited.
I meshed the both sorta. His vocal chords are fixed. He can speak but with great difficulty, and will draw out O and A sounds.
His face is the last main thing. I fixed it to be a little less monkey, but the small eyes, upturned nose, and large mouth are still slightly present
He still has his radiation scars from the festival!
The no eyebrows are to look more monkeyish and also because radiation
His outfit is because he was a college professor (or scientist.. either or.) so he gets a scholarly look, just heavily disheveled. I gave a nod to his war soldier occupation in the game by making him a little less compassionate.
I put a lot of thought, care, and research into this and honestly I'm really proud of it!
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fontaine character speculations
partly headcanon, partly predictions and also a third, secret thing
lyney
absolutely unpredictable
obvious has some plots and ulterior motives up his sleeve (i suspect some sort of resistance against the hydro archon and the imbalance of power and wealth in fontaine. he is an orphan after all.)
speaking of being an orphan, i don't think his relation with arlecchino is quite what people seem to be theorizing it is. i don't think taking down focalors is the goal of the harbinger, not really. she might want to weaken the power source of the court to easily take the gnosis, but i don't think lyney is directly reporting to her on his plans.
lynette
ominous as fuck
definitely the intel source of the group
freminet
someone call matpat that is a robot kid /hj
doesn't have the same hatred towards the hierarchy of the city, and doesn't really care about the political matters. looks like the twins protected their baby brother a bit too much to be able to convince him to join their cause
navia
mary poppins inspired
rich and powerful, upper class/noble type of the city
is a powerful benefactor to a revolution brewing
genuine, but intelligent. does everything with a purpose. has accrued many contacts over the years. we will probably return to her many times post fontaine storyline for events and quests
charlotte
ambitious. comes from a working class, and wants her journalism to take her out of that position
a very good investigator, but not discreet in the slightest
wriothesley
deals with an universe equivalent of advanced stage glaucoma. his particular case mostly results in color-blindness, chronic headaches and blind spots (mostly in his peripheral vision)
a rare uncorrupt power in fontaine. a fair and unbiased warden
literature and arts nerd
clorinde
not malicious but certainly not the kojou sara equivalent some people are expecting
sees battle as an art form
very straight laced, one of the people we will see most aligned with the court
focalors
bitch <3
neuvillette
one of the playable oldest characters in the game yet (alongside ayato and baizhu.) late 30s or older
ohh definitely a bit of a villian.. don't think he quite likes focalors
vishap (duh.)
#genshin impact#fontaine#genshin#lyney#lynette#freminet#navia#charlotte#wriothesley#clorinde#focalors#neuvillette#mumblings
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So our potato had a stroke, on top of his… *takes breath* chronic rhinitis hyperthyroidism cataract glaucoma and cardiac issues, so he can't move one of his legs well anymore
He's ok for now, but we might have to take a decision in the next weeks. Keeping yall posted!
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You guys remember when I posted a joke about having a brain tumor months ago? I’ve been going to the doctor and thought everything was fine. Despite a seizure, chronic nosebleeds, memory problems and confusion, and sudden onset vertigo that isnt being caused by ear issues- I thought everything was being sorted out finally. Today I had an appointment with an ophthalmologist to confirm if my sudden vision problem in the last year was due to glaucoma. It isn’t. I have all the symptoms of it, but normal eye pressure. He took an x-ray of my eye, telling me there’s pressure on my optic nerve and that said optic nerve is deformed- not allowing my vision to properly process to my eye.
He said it may be congenital, but given my lack of vision problems in the past, it’s unlikely. In 6 months, if it’s not any better and is worsened, then I need a CT scan- because the only other explanation is possibly a tumor or brain issue. It’s been really difficult to do art with migraines and vision pain but I try to push through, and now I’m not going to lie, I’m a bit terrified now and I really can’t handle the thought of my vision worsening or possibly losing my vision if it does worsen. I appreciate everyone that follows me despite this rough journey I’m having. Love you guys ❤️ I’ll try to keep updated when I go back in September.
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Here's a comprehensive list of benefits of sleeping !!!!!!!
Physical Health Benefits
Repairs and regenerates tissues: Sleep helps repair damaged cells, build bone and muscle, and strengthen the immune system.
Boosts immune system: Sleep plays a crucial role in the production of cytokines, which are proteins that help fight off infections and inflammation.
Reduces inflammation: Sleep has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Improves cardiovascular health: Sleep helps regulate stress hormones, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease.
Lowers blood pressure: Regular sleep can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Regulates appetite and metabolism: Sleep affects hunger hormones, leading to weight management and reduced risk of obesity.
Improves glucose regulation: Sleep helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Mental and Emotional Benefits
Enhances cognitive function: Sleep improves concentration, attention, and memory.
Supports mental health: Sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
Reduces stress: Sleep helps manage stress hormones, leading to a sense of calm and well-being.
Improves mood: Sleep affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood.
Increases creativity: Sleep can enhance creative problem-solving skills and improve artistic expression.
Supports emotional regulation: Sleep helps process emotions, reducing the risk of emotional overwhelm.
Enhances self-awareness: Sleep can increase introspection and self-awareness.
Performance and Productivity Benefits
Improves athletic performance: Sleep is essential for physical recovery, muscle repair, and athletic performance.
Enhances motor function: Sleep improves coordination, balance, and reaction time.
Supports learning and memory: Sleep helps consolidate memories and improve learning retention.
Increases productivity: Sleep affects motivation, focus, and productivity, leading to better work performance.
Reduces errors and accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to mistakes and accidents.
Improves communication skills: Sleep affects language processing, leading to better communication and social interactions.
Enhances problem-solving skills: Sleep can improve critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Safety and Risk Reduction Benefits
Reduces risk of accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair reaction time, leading to accidents and injuries.
Lowers risk of chronic diseases: Sleep affects the risk of developing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Reduces risk of premature death: Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of premature death.
Improves road safety: Sleep affects driving skills, reducing the risk of road accidents.
Reduces risk of workplace injuries: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to workplace injuries.
Lowers risk of medical errors: Sleep affects medical professionals' judgment, reducing the risk of medical errors.
Improves overall safety: Sleep affects situational awareness, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Additional Benefits
Improves skin health: Sleep affects skin regeneration, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Supports hair growth: Sleep affects hormone regulation, which can promote hair growth.
Enhances eye health: Sleep affects eye health, reducing the risk of eye diseases like glaucoma.
Supports bone health: Sleep affects bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Improves gut health: Sleep affects gut bacteria, which can improve digestion and reduce inflammation.
Reduces pain sensitivity: Sleep affects pain perception, reducing the sensitivity to pain.
Increases longevity: Sleep affects telomere length, which can promote longevity.
Remember, individual sleep needs vary, but most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Prioritize sleep to reap these benefits and wake up feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to take on the day!
Fuckin' hell... I ain't readin' all that...
And I'm definitely not sleepin'.
But thanks for the advice, Belle..
#◇shootin' : belle#stex rp#stex roleplay#starlight express rp#shootingontothetrack#starlight express roleplay#stex 2024 rp#silver bullet rp
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Here's a comprehensive list of benefits of sleeping!!!
Physical Health Benefits
Repairs and regenerates tissues: Sleep helps repair damaged cells, build bone and muscle, and strengthen the immune system.
Boosts immune system: Sleep plays a crucial role in the production of cytokines, which are proteins that help fight off infections and inflammation.
Reduces inflammation: Sleep has anti-inflammatory properties, which can help reduce the risk of chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and cancer.
Improves cardiovascular health: Sleep helps regulate stress hormones, which can contribute to cardiovascular disease.
Lowers blood pressure: Regular sleep can help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Regulates appetite and metabolism: Sleep affects hunger hormones, leading to weight management and reduced risk of obesity.
Improves glucose regulation: Sleep helps regulate blood sugar levels, reducing the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
Mental and Emotional Benefits
Enhances cognitive function: Sleep improves concentration, attention, and memory.
Supports mental health: Sleep helps regulate emotions, reducing the risk of depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders.
Reduces stress: Sleep helps manage stress hormones, leading to a sense of calm and well-being.
Improves mood: Sleep affects neurotransmitters like serotonin and dopamine, which regulate mood.
Increases creativity: Sleep can enhance creative problem-solving skills and improve artistic expression.
Supports emotional regulation: Sleep helps process emotions, reducing the risk of emotional overwhelm.
Enhances self-awareness: Sleep can increase introspection and self-awareness.
Performance and Productivity Benefits
Improves athletic performance: Sleep is essential for physical recovery, muscle repair, and athletic performance.
Enhances motor function: Sleep improves coordination, balance, and reaction time.
Supports learning and memory: Sleep helps consolidate memories and improve learning retention.
Increases productivity: Sleep affects motivation, focus, and productivity, leading to better work performance.
Reduces errors and accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to mistakes and accidents.
Improves communication skills: Sleep affects language processing, leading to better communication and social interactions.
Enhances problem-solving skills: Sleep can improve critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Safety and Risk Reduction Benefits
Reduces risk of accidents: Sleep deprivation can impair reaction time, leading to accidents and injuries.
Lowers risk of chronic diseases: Sleep affects the risk of developing chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and obesity.
Reduces risk of premature death: Sleep deprivation can increase the risk of premature death.
Improves road safety: Sleep affects driving skills, reducing the risk of road accidents.
Reduces risk of workplace injuries: Sleep deprivation can impair judgment, leading to workplace injuries.
Lowers risk of medical errors: Sleep affects medical professionals' judgment, reducing the risk of medical errors.
Improves overall safety: Sleep affects situational awareness, reducing the risk of accidents and injuries.
Additional Benefits
Improves skin health: Sleep affects skin regeneration, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Supports hair growth: Sleep affects hormone regulation, which can promote hair growth.
Enhances eye health: Sleep affects eye health, reducing the risk of eye diseases like glaucoma.
Supports bone health: Sleep affects bone density, reducing the risk of osteoporosis.
Improves gut health: Sleep affects gut bacteria, which can improve digestion and reduce inflammation.
Reduces pain sensitivity: Sleep affects pain perception, reducing the sensitivity to pain.
Increases longevity: Sleep affects telomere length, which can promote longevity.
Remember, individual sleep needs vary, but most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night. Prioritize sleep to reap these benefits and wake up feeling refreshed, revitalized, and ready to take on the day!
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