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I hate the sun (self.Blind)
submitted by GrumpyFinn
This post has no real point other than to complain. The sun is too bright now that I've had my cataracts removed. I used to love sunny days but now i just want to stay inside.
awesomesaucesaywhat 14 points 5y ago
Sunglasses, my friend. Everyday, everywhere
ArcanaNoir 3 points 5y ago
I wish they were darker. I still make a squinty face even with sunglasses on.
KillerLag 4 points 5y ago
How strong are your sunglasses? They have different types with different tints.

https://shop.cnib.ca/ProductDetail/sun3115020750_noir-u30-uv-7-grey-green-sunglasses

This one cuts out 93% of the light

https://shop.cnib.ca/ProductDetail/sun3148020160_noir-908-1-dark-grey-green-sunglasses

This one cuts out 99% of the light. It's pretty dark, even in bright sunlight.
ArcanaNoir 5 points 5y ago
I don't know why I never thought to look online. Thanks for the tip!
KillerLag 3 points 5y ago
No prob.

One thing I should mention about the Noir brand... some of the sunglasses are cheaper, but the construction is also cheaper. I had one where the edge was pretty sharp and just wearing the sunglasses cut my cheek. That same pair ended up breaking less than a week later.

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matt_may 5 points 5y ago
Car lights at night are horrible too!
BlindDevelopment 3 points 5y ago
Try Polarized sunglasses. Maybe won't help enough but they work decently well for me outside on sunny days.
SunnyLego 3 points 5y ago
Yep. I wear sunglasses 24/7.

Other big enemy is car headlights at night.

Future's so bright I gotta wear shades!
FrankenGretchen 2 points 5y ago
Light has been my nemesis my whole life. A low vision specialist can hook you up with specially designed blackout glasses that are the bomb.

I've now gotten actual prescription glasses and now hunt down the darkest coverups I can find. My face is malformed, so size and coverage can be challenging. This is why the low vision dude can be a blessing. Those roll ups from the ophthalmology dept are great to slip under glasses and cover the periphery, too.

Also, hats. Hats are awesome.

I will also say that eye protection for any eye is now common practice but for surgical eyes, cataracts or any eye condition at all, sun protection is extremely important.
gracefulltree 1 points 5y ago
I know that feeling! The sun is way too bright and it and car headlights give me migraines.

I’m having cataract surgery in a few weeks... are you saying that it made the sun/light sensitivity worse? Ugh!
SnoobertDoobertDoo 1 points 5y ago
Extreme photo sensitivity is killer. My central vision is actually pretty good under the right circumstances (ball cap and sunglasses), but when it's bright out all I see is one big white light that stings like a bitch.
RogueCandyKane 1 points 5y ago
Blu blocker sun glasses is what you need.
I have RP and overcast cloudy days are my favourite
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