At the Rare Eye Diseases Symposium, Mert Öz, diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, took the floor and, during a part of his speech, turned to his wife of 10 years, Ayşe Bilge Öz, and made a surprise marriage proposal.
The 'Rare Eye Diseases Symposium', organized by Üsküdar Üniversitesi Rare Diseases Club (ÜÜRARE), not only featured scientific presentations but also became the scene of an unforgettable and emotional moment.
At the event held in Üsküdar Üniversitesi Nermin Tarhan Conference Hall, Mert Öz, diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, made a surprise marriage proposal to his wife of 10 years, Ayşe Bilge Öz.
During the symposium, which aimed to raise awareness about rare eye diseases and share current information, panelist Mert Öz, diagnosed with Retinitis Pigmentosa, made an emotional surprise by turning to his wife, Ayşe Bilge Öz, during a part of his speech. Öz invited his wife to the stage, stating that their 10th wedding anniversary was in 10 days and that he had not been able to make a proper marriage proposal to his wife before.
"She turned my life into heaven"
Addressing his wife amidst the excited gazes of the attendees in the hall, Mert Öz expressed his feelings by saying, "I had told my wife that I wanted to lay heaven at her feet, but I couldn't, yet she turned my life into heaven." Following these sincere and heartfelt words, Mert Öz proposed to his wife, Ayşe Bilge Öz, and presented her with a ring.
This unexpected and romantic marriage proposal was met with great joy and applause in the symposium hall.
While the attendees experienced the excitement of witnessing this special moment of the couple, Mert Öz's words full of love and gratitude for his wife created an emotional atmosphere in the hall.