I understand what you mean. To you it might seem that while losing your eyesight you lose a bit of your self. However, your appearance won't change because of that, you'll stay the same. The only thing that changes is the way you navigate in order to see things. If you aren't confident about this though, people will perceive this as "less attractive", because your insecurities will reflect on your looks (body posture, face expression etc...).

However, as for most people with disabilities, dating can be a challenge, lets not BS ourselves about that. The only way to break that cycle is to have confidence and highlight other qualities of your personality to compensate. If you show the world that you're not that poor, incapable and weak person most people see people with disabilities as, you're on the winning side. All the best! :)

You sound cool to me. :)
I have no clue any more what i look like. Last week I used an app to check what color my hair is :p the natural colored parts (most of my hair is dyed in crimson red so i know what to answer when people ask). But my hair and eye colors had become mysteries to me.
I gave up eye makeup because i rub my eyes when they hurt amd the mascara got all over my face. I thought all ladies wore makeup and mascara, and was surprised to find out not everyome does. So i compemsate that with nice feeling facial creams, profumes & nail polish in different colors.
Shaving can be a bit hassle. Fortunately there are scented foaming shaving creams and all sorts of different kinds of razors so easier to find what works. And then just laugh if I miss a spot on my legs or end up needing a few bandaids.
Etc etc.learning to live it. Wearing shades takes care of light sensitivitiy, lack of eye makeup, the obvious questions about eye contact and whatʻs wrong etc from the strangers.

Hi - I just found this subreddit and find it very organized and interesting. I am not blind but would like to share some experiences with you.

I am 31 years old and at 20 my hair started thinning and I was noticeably balding by 22 years old. I also am on the Autism Spectrum and while I have zero cognitive deficiencies and an above average IQ. I can't read body language well.

Interestingly enough, when I was losing my hair that was the first time I felt "unattractive". Then I finally figured out something was really wrong with my social cues and found out I have autism which again makes me feel "unattractive".

Anyway, my point is: I think it is natural to feel "unattractive" when you don't fit your own model of attractive and cool. However, maybe it is indicative of how you feel about yourself?

At least you see colors the same way ?