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the woman suffering from rare eye condition is sharing her story to raise awareness for OFCD syndrome.
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“I’ve cccepted my looks despite my rare facial condition,” shares 22-year-old woman

Katie Dollard
Last updated: 2024/01/31 at 3:21 PM
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Chelsea in hospital. (Picture: Jam Press)
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Chelsea Langerud, 22, who hails from San Diego, California, has been living with Oculo-facio-cardio-dental syndrome (OFCD) since she was diagnosed in childhood.

This rare condition, affecting her ears, mouth, eyes, and face, has necessitated numerous surgeries, including 20 eye operations before she turned one, along with countless others over the years.

Despite enduring these medical procedures, Chelsea finds the attention her appearance draws in public to be the most challenging aspect of her journey.

She often faces stares, comments, and puzzled looks from strangers when she ventures out. “My reality is that nearly every day I am met with exaggerated looks, confused stares and curious comments,” Chelsea, a graphic design student from San Diego, California, told What’sTheJam.com.

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the woman suffering from rare eye condition is sharing her story to raise awareness for OFCD syndrome.
Chelsea Langerud. (Picture: Jam Press)

Chelsea reflects on the social challenges she faces due to her condition, highlighting it as one of the most formidable hurdles she’s had to navigate.

She explains that on certain days, she opts to educate individuals by addressing their comments or sharing her story, while on other days, she chooses to maintain her composure and move forward without engaging further.

the woman suffering from rare eye condition is sharing her story to raise awareness for OFCD syndrome.
Chelsea Langerud. (Picture: Jam Press)

Chelsea expresses her intention to use these encounters as opportunities for education, recognizing the natural curiosity of others.

However, she admits that the constant scrutiny takes a toll, describing it as draining. Despite this, she emphasizes the valuable lesson she’s learned over the years: the insignificance of external appearances in the larger context of life. Chelsea’s health challenges began with bilateral cataracts at birth, necessitating her first surgery at just six weeks old.

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the woman suffering from rare eye condition is sharing her story to raise awareness for OFCD syndrome.
Chelsea at the age of 4. (Picture: Jam Press)

Despite the efforts, one eye remained without vision, necessitating further surgeries. Chelsea recounts undergoing 20 invasive eye procedures by the age of one. With the removal of the lens in her left eye due to cataracts, she now wears a custom-made contact lens for vision along with protective glasses.

Additionally, Chelsea faced dental challenges as her baby teeth failed to emerge naturally, requiring extraction. Subsequently, she wore braces for nearly six years to address alignment issues. Regular doctor visits, both locally and out of state, became a norm, leading to frequent school absences.

Chelsea’s self-consciousness regarding her smile persisted throughout her childhood. At nine years old, a geneticist identified several OFCD symptoms, including a heart murmur, culminating in an official diagnosis.

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the woman suffering from rare eye condition is sharing her story to raise awareness for OFCD syndrome.
Chelsea post-op. (Picture: Jam Press)

While grappling with the scrutiny she faces in public, Chelsea has embraced her unique appearance, recognizing its intrinsic value. She reflects, “I once perceived myself as fundamentally distinct from others, but I’ve come to understand that beneath surface disparities, we all share profound commonalities.” Transitioning towards self-acceptance has proven liberating for Chelsea, marking a transformative journey of personal growth.

the woman suffering from rare eye condition is sharing her story to raise awareness for OFCD syndrome.
Chelsea showing her prosthetic eye. (Picture: Jam Press)

Chelsea finds solace in embracing her authentic self, unencumbered by apprehensions about revealing concealed aspects. She acknowledges, “While I cannot dictate life’s challenges, I retain agency over my responses and the insights gleaned from my experiences.” This perspective underscores Chelsea’s resilience and her capacity to derive wisdom from adversity.

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