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New partial loss of eyesight (self.Blind)
submitted by mikemclovin
I recently experienced partial loss of sight in one eye due to a Non Arteritic Anterior Iscemic Optic Neuropathy. Although it can be a common condition it is very rare for people of my age (37) and according to my neuro-opto may re-occur due to my predisposition.
I would hardly call this blindness, although I cannot see out of the bottom half of my left eye. My visual acuity is fine for now, although my field of vision is narrowing in that eye.
Although my vision is not compromised to the extent that I've lost sight mostly or completely, the sudden loss of vision has already caused some struggle.
Does this subreddit have any suggestions for coping with a new/partial loss of sight? Please don't take my plea as insensitive, I am only seeking support from the only subreddit with any information on this matter.
I'm struggling dealing with the use in my partial eye and I sometimes wish it would just stop working so I could cover it with a patch. I've noticed since I've lost the sight some discomfort (not exactly pain) in that eye, possibly due to strain?
Are there any other redditors on here that have only partial loss that might want to offer some advice on dealing with this issue? I'm very grateful this community exists, and thank you for reading my post.
I would hardly call this blindness, although I cannot see out of the bottom half of my left eye. My visual acuity is fine for now, although my field of vision is narrowing in that eye.
Although my vision is not compromised to the extent that I've lost sight mostly or completely, the sudden loss of vision has already caused some struggle.
Does this subreddit have any suggestions for coping with a new/partial loss of sight? Please don't take my plea as insensitive, I am only seeking support from the only subreddit with any information on this matter.
I'm struggling dealing with the use in my partial eye and I sometimes wish it would just stop working so I could cover it with a patch. I've noticed since I've lost the sight some discomfort (not exactly pain) in that eye, possibly due to strain?
Are there any other redditors on here that have only partial loss that might want to offer some advice on dealing with this issue? I'm very grateful this community exists, and thank you for reading my post.
Amonwilde 4 points 5y ago
Sorry this happened to you.
I have missing segments of vision as well as poor overall acuity. Over the last year or two one segment in particular has gotten large. There is definitely a sensation I'd associate with it, not like pain but more like some kind of subconscious mental aggravation, like my brain is frustrated that it can't see that part. Kind of akin to losing a tooth.
While this stinks it does seem that if your vision is stable your brain will get used to the missing patch and sort of work around it. In fact, you may not even "see" the missing part, your brain will kind of even fill that part in sometimes. It takes awhile, though, and sometimes the ability of your brain to ignore that hole can be jostled out and the sensation of loss returns.
I'd recommend not thinking about it to the extent that's possible and just let your brain carve out some new pathways that will let you deal with it, which takes time. You'll also pick up some new behaviors, like holding your head in a new position while walking or driving. This all comes without your conscious effort but it does take some time, usually months.
Good luck and sorry I can't be more help!
I have missing segments of vision as well as poor overall acuity. Over the last year or two one segment in particular has gotten large. There is definitely a sensation I'd associate with it, not like pain but more like some kind of subconscious mental aggravation, like my brain is frustrated that it can't see that part. Kind of akin to losing a tooth.
While this stinks it does seem that if your vision is stable your brain will get used to the missing patch and sort of work around it. In fact, you may not even "see" the missing part, your brain will kind of even fill that part in sometimes. It takes awhile, though, and sometimes the ability of your brain to ignore that hole can be jostled out and the sensation of loss returns.
I'd recommend not thinking about it to the extent that's possible and just let your brain carve out some new pathways that will let you deal with it, which takes time. You'll also pick up some new behaviors, like holding your head in a new position while walking or driving. This all comes without your conscious effort but it does take some time, usually months.
Good luck and sorry I can't be more help!
mikemclovin [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Nonsense, your post is extremely helpful and I am very grateful for your response.
I hope like you say my brain will take over and help a bit, as it stands now, It's basically a giant silver cloud (I have been describing it a lot like a 2 way mirror). Also, the affected eye is way more light sensitive and almost painful in daylight. I've been wearing sunglasses in brightly lit areas as well as outdoors.
I hope like you say my brain will take over and help a bit, as it stands now, It's basically a giant silver cloud (I have been describing it a lot like a 2 way mirror). Also, the affected eye is way more light sensitive and almost painful in daylight. I've been wearing sunglasses in brightly lit areas as well as outdoors.
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