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Why do blind people wear glasses? (self.Blind)
submitted by Wat_de_Jeugd_denkt
I've seen it a lot, mostly sunglasses. Is it to protect your eyes?
danjouswoodenhand 8 points 6y ago
lots of reasons.
Sometimes, it's hiding the eyes from other people - some people feel self-conscious of how their eyes appear to those around them.
Sometimes, it's for protection.
Sometimes, the person isn't completely blind. Both of my kids (one legally blind, one VI) wear prescription glasses. They wear them for the same reason sighted people wear them - to correct what vision they DO have.
Sometimes, it's hiding the eyes from other people - some people feel self-conscious of how their eyes appear to those around them.
Sometimes, it's for protection.
Sometimes, the person isn't completely blind. Both of my kids (one legally blind, one VI) wear prescription glasses. They wear them for the same reason sighted people wear them - to correct what vision they DO have.
DnBDeafNBlind 3 points 6y ago
And to add: plenty like myself(RP, ushers) are very light sensitive so using goggles and the like is a must.
kwizrr 3 points 6y ago
Light sensitivity and to reduce sun glare are the main reasons why. It's also highly recommended by Ophthalmologists to protect the Retina from even more damage.
I wear sun glasses when I leave my residence primarily for the above reasons.
I wear sun glasses when I leave my residence primarily for the above reasons.
V4refugee 1 points 6y ago
So I'm guessing that my assumption that most blind people just see darkness is wrong but it's also somewhat common for some blind people to experience blinding brightness. I guess that would make sense if your light receptor cells(cones/rods?) function but maybe the iris or cornea is what's damaged.
KelCougarMellen 2 points 6y ago
It's also a helpful stereotype to wear sunglasses. I'm legally blind and rather than explaining what that means to a stranger or someone I need assistance from I can just wear sunglasses and they just get it.
charliemyheart 1 points 6y ago
Light sensitivity in my case, and the fact I have some vision.
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