02/05/2026
May is a very special month š
Two years ago in May, I made a decision that stretched me in every possible way.
I left my babies š, quieted the doubts in my heart, and traveled across the world to Nandadeep Eye Hospital in India to refine my cataract surgical skills and learn advanced techniques in dealing with complicated cases.
It was one of the hardest things Iāve ever done ā not because of the distance, but because of everything I had to overcome within myself. The fear. The mum guilt. The uncertainty. But deep down, I knew that becoming better for my patients meant stepping far outside of my comfort zone.
That experience didnāt just change how I operate ā it changed how I see myself as a surgeon. It gave me confidence, precision, and a deeper sense of purpose every time I step into the operating room.
To the incredible doctors and trainers at Nandadeep Eye Hospital especially Dr ā thank you. Thank you for your mentorship, your generosity in teaching, and for sharing your expertise so selflessly. The impact of your guidance lives on in every surgery I perform and every patient whose vision is restored. I hear your voices during every surgery as I ensure that every step is done perfectly.
This journey will always be a part of me and itās one of the best decisions Iāve ever made. I was lucky to have made some lovely friendships along the way as well.
This is a reminder that growth often asks for grit and courageā¦ and that saying yes, even when itās hard, can change everything.
