Face to Face with Harry

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On Thursday, June 13, 2024, the “Oog in OOG” exhibition opened at the muZIEum. This exhibition featured photographs of people with eye prostheses. The portraits were taken by Marina Marinkovic, who is not only an ophthalmologist but also a photographer. The OOG in OOG Association published a booklet featuring this series of portraits.

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Listen to Marina's audio clip:

Marina: “When I went to take photos of Harry, he took me to the center of the Netherlands. I’d never been there before. The way he lives so mindfully and enjoys life is contagious.”

Harry:

“When I first came down the stairs wearing an eye patch, our granddaughter said, ‘You look great, Grandpa!’ That moment was priceless.”

Ever since I found out I have metastases, our lives have been turned upside down, but they haven’t come to a standstill. Oncology nurses understand what’s going on and pick up on the story right away when you tell them something.

What’s changed? We enjoy ourselves more, talk more, and have deeper conversations. Family has become even more important. When I see my son, we give each other a hug and a cuddle. We go on vacation together, and I watch the boys play soccer at home, even when it’s raining.”