4-year eye update - after three surgeries

I'm pleased to announce that I have partial vision in my left eye. In this video I share the progress I've made and what life is like with one good eye.

[@cchemmes-seeseeart3948]

Thanks for sharing your care for everyone. You definitely have my attention. Quote: "Any time there could be a projectile... when you are using a tool with a motor.... drilling, grinding, sanding, sawing wear safety glasses & keep them on your face." You are in my prayers. I'm so sorry for your struggles. In heaven everything will be restored. I'm saving this video everywhere- youtube saves, pocket saves, bookmark, so I have reminder of it everywhere.

[@Vid_Master]

Wow!! After watching this I will never not wear my safety glasses again. People joke because I always have safety glasses on, they should watch this! Glad your eye is still there and with some vision. Thats a win!

[@joshlittle5581]

Thank you so much for saying so. I'm so glad these videos are helping people.

[@chrisbligh2970]

Hi Josh, I just saw (and commented on) the first video. Glad you are coming along OK! Keep at it with the ball sports if you can, it REALLY helped me with my overall coordination in all aspects of my life. After the loss of my right eye, I was able to slowly get my depth perception back, and can now ski, cycle, drive, and I even played competitive ultimate frisbee when I was younger. I also wear glasses, all the time ... gotta keep the 1 good one safe. You and I learned it the hard way. For everyone else; PLEASE ALWAYS WEAR YOUR SAFETY GLASSES

[@Islacrusez]

Remember you can create a projectile without a motor too. Chiselling and hammering can chip off parts of the material (or parts of the tool!) and send those at high speed in any direction. Likewise for anything that could shatter. Or splatter, we often forget chemical risks. Just wear them all the time really, any time you’re doing “work” or are in an area where “work” is being done. Invest in good ones and keep them clean and in good working order. Like you said, if you feel like they’re making your vision worse then you won’t want to wear them. Stay safe out there all.

[@RexxDIY]

Thanks for sharing! This is the second video I watched from your channel the first one was from the original incident.

[@craigjohnston5678]

Just saw your video from four years ago. Glad to hear your recovery has gone well, and respect for your positive energy.

[@David-hm9ic]

Man, what a rough time over a moment's negligence! Sorry for what you've gone through. Just wanted to pass along some safety glasses info for those that need a little help with their vision. I've been using safety glasses for years that have the readers in them but they just aren't that great for extended detail work. I have both woodworking and metal working machinery in my shop so there's lots of exposure to hazards. A company called Delta Plus makes full lens diopter safety glasses in a broad range of diopters. I got some in 0.75 diopter for general shop use and 1.0 and 1.5 for finer detail work and reading precision measuring instruments. They're much better for reading that the tiny reader at the bottom of the lens. Amazon and many safety equipment retailers sell them and they're very affordable and Z87 or better rated. I have no affiliation; just wanted to let people know.

[@jacksonsexson50]

godspeed in your recovery!! i just got a table saw yesterday and i will make sure to wear safety goggles at all times 🙇🏼‍♂️🙇🏼‍♂️

[@ColemanOutdoors]

Utah tags, t-shirt under t-shirt, "I'm blessed". I get you brother!! 😉 Glad to see that the recovery has made miraculous strides. God and science is amazing!!!

[@lobbiester]

Hey man, I know 4 years is a long time already, but in the scheme of things, it's still a new thing your brain is getting used to. I hope that it gets better with time. Cheers for the video! And the glasses suit you handsomely.

[@janetzelnik2609]

I suffered a giant retinal tear 35 years ago playing soccer. Same as you grateful I have an eye. Have some peripheral fuzzy vision and yes the brain blocks out the bad eye. Everything from depth perception double vision I have dealt with. One additional surgery I had was lazy eye. I do look forward to your info on corrective lens safety glasses. Haven't found any reading glasses that I feel work well. When all you have is one eye you have to protect it. Hope you continue to have improvements

[@bigpajan5201]

Kool. Nice medical intervention.

[@ifollowjesus1667]

Praise God you have healed 🙏

[@stevenfoust3782]

I worked with a guy who took a nail gun nail to the eye and lacerated his eye ball . Eyesight is precious

[@wookieecantina]

Oh man, you're one tough dude. Your eye looks incredible, congrats! I had a kick-back and suffered minor hand damage, but nothing like you experienced. Thank you for sharing your story, this should be mandatory viewing for woodworking classes, shop classes and so on.

[@abundantharmony]

WOAH! That's incredible!

[@hasenpfeffer2975]

Amazing story. Thanks for sharing.

[@mohamedradwan3772]

Hope you get better man

[@joshsgarage1545]

🙏

[@luke-guitarist]

It’s awesome that you are doing better! I hope healing still continues

[@JSAFIXIT]

The human body is pretty incredible at healing and adapting! I injured my left eye a year ago, but not nearly as bad as you. I ripped the lens open, and had double vison in it for about 6 months. I still see glare around lights and apparently, that eye is more prone to injury in the future.

[@user-yl3jy3yp7c]

I applaud you! You made the best out of a tragic situation ❤ Great update.

[@altoidyoda]

I ordered safety glasses while watching this.

[@TheStockpile]

Great update and awesome to see you on the mend. I was going to throw out some eye-related humor but decided that would be cornea.

[@joshsgarage1545]

Haha! Eye see what you did there 😂

[@spud13x13]

@@joshsgarage1545 He's a good pupil. Seriously, Josh, thank you for deciding to share your message and journey with us. I'm kind of a safety nut, but yeah, there are those "just one more cut" moments. I will heed your message and take the time to don the correct PPE, even if it's just one cut. More important to me, right now, is hearing your voice and seeing your attitude. You're getting through something really hard, something that most of us couldn't even imagine. I'll wager there are far more people out here than just me, that are taking inspiration from you now. Thank you, Josh.

[@andre1987eph]

You’re a cool brother. Thank you for this video of gratitude. Our Lord has good plans for you I can tell.

[@leelunk8235]

NEW FEAR ENGAGED

[@henriryonankoski]

Good content, I just found you! But one thing to say, the echo in your workshop is quite annoying :) Do something to that, end you will appear much more approachable.

[@-darrell]

Looking good bud! My wife recently had an adadicktome & I must say it's been a pain in my ass

[@AsTheWheelsTurn]

looks good. now step away from the woodworking tools, you do not have the common sense to safely work with them. sorry I know you are a sensitive guy and cant handle criticism but the truth is evident...you should not be using tools at all with such a stupid mistake as you made.