Those are jerks.
Try not to let it bother you. Although I know how hard that can be.

I think you were very unlucky to deal with two people like that during one walk. I have no vision , so I don't really have to worry about what your talking about. However, I'm always pulling out my phone and using it while I'm walking around, riding on the public bus, etc. and I would think the dummies that yelled at you may have said the same thing to me, especially if they were just quickly driving past. Most people are ignorant about blindness/low-vision which is understandable since we are a small minority and most people will have never had the chance to get to know someone with vision loss; however, most people realize they are ignorant so they have enough since to learn and not yell out things like that. The issue is when people decide to act out of their ignorance, but we all do that some of the time. Just remember you are the one who is in the right, who knows about low-vision and your own experiences.

Wow, that's so mean. Why would anyone do that? I have the same problem you have I can't see at night either, I'm going to be getting a cane soon actually so I hope I don't encounter that. I think it's best just to ignore them instead of trying to explain, just because you're using a cane doesn't mean your completely blind. You're really young so be careful out there! Now I'm nervous to use mine because I'm younger than you haha

Certainly such comments might take you aback, but keep in mind the majority of people have little to no itneraction with someone who is VI/blind. To them, blindness means seeing nothing but black. So to them you shouldn't be able to do anything at all with your vision. It's annoying to have to repeat yourself every time, but the best thing to do is to stay calm and explain your condition, how it impacts you, and how everyone's experience is different.

This is yet an other consequence of abuse : of having seen, even just once, someone faking a disability.

I'll admit that in those circumstances, I think I would have thought the same (through I don't go around voicing my views, specially not to strangers). Even through my eye sight is getting worse, I still tend to think "blind / non-blind" with nothing in between. So thank you for bringing this to my attention, I feel a bit wiser now! :)

As for what to do, I agree with u/Terry_Pie : If you feel safe enough, tell them you're partially blind. Even if they don't apologize, they might think of it later and change their attitude... hopefully.

Don’t let their ignorance bother you.

Ignore them. Very simple.

Hi, I understand this is not strictly relevant, however I am a student with a project where I am currently researching issues the visually impaired face (and will then ultimately attempt to create a solution).

I have currently only been able to think of one potential issue(not being visually impaired myself) with the cane ( I understand they come in different forms in regards to length colour and material)
My current idea is that the cane handle could incorporate an alarm and a bright light - an alarm should a visually impaired user fall so it may draw attention when a button is pressed in and a light to not lost help draw attention when the alarm has sounded but also for users who need bright light to see.

I would like to ask r/blind for issues that are faced with visual impairment and I could feasibly solve in a secondary school (high school about age 14/15) workshop ?

I'm sorry you've had to go through that. You don't deserve that.