Savoring the Little Things

Michelle Wilder regains her vision — and her zest for life

By: Tyler Francischine
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Michelle Wilder watches her dogs, Penny and Molly, playing in the backyard of her Live Oak home. Photo by Mindy C. Miller
“If I didn’t get this procedure done, I wouldn’t have been able to see his face. I can’t even imagine not being able to see that he looks just like his mother. He’s beautiful.”
— Michelle Wilder
Michelle Wilder enjoys baking cupcakes with her niece, Kaylin Duffek. Photo by Mindy C. Miller
Michelle Wilder receives regular check-ups from Sunal Tuli, MD, chair of ophthalmology at the UF College of Medicine. Photo by Kyle Walker

A Peek into the UF Department of Ophthalmology

Video by Kyle Walker