Episode 015
Eye on Myasthenia - A Patient's Perspective
Your Eye-Q Question for the Week:
What is it like living with Myasthenia, and how can patients navigate daily challenges?
In this episode of The Eye-Q Podcast™, Dr. Rani Banik explores the impact of myasthenia gravis on vision through the personal journey of Nitika Chopra, a patient and advocate. They discuss the challenges of diagnosis, treatment, and the emotional toll of living with a chronic illness. Nitika shares her experiences with self-care, empowerment, and the importance of community support, culminating in her creation of Chronicon, a platform for individuals with chronic illnesses to connect and thrive.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN
00:00 - What is myasthenia gravis, and how does it impact vision?
03:12 - What has been Nitika Chopra's journey with myasthenia gravis?
06:09 - How did Nitika navigate her diagnosis and initial reactions?
08:56 - What treatment challenges and triumphs has she experienced?
12:10 - What is the emotional toll of living with a chronic illness?
15:00 - How can adversity lead to empowerment?
17:51 - How can one build a supportive community when dealing with chronic illness?
21:08 - What is Chronicon, and how does it serve as a platform for connection?
23:53 - What role do mindfulness and self-care play in managing myasthenia gravis?
27:06 - How can personal struggles be transformed into advocacy?
29:56 - What are Nitika's future aspirations for community engagement?
Connect with Nitika Chopra
Website: https://nitikachopra.com/ & https://chronicon.co/
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As a person that was diagnosed with MG in 2003, I found this podcast both informative and inspirational. Dr. Banik’s questions were on point. It was a joy to listen to — I will be forwarding it to other MG patients for sure