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Those who are blind in one eye, do you find Life difficult to process? (self.Blind)
submitted by c-mv
I am bling in one eye and have been since childhood. I think processing everything through one eye is harder than processing through two eyes. For example, when I am at my PC, I am very close to the screen. That's because I have to see this screen with one eye. If I sit away from the screen, I am "distracted" by other things in the room.
NonstopBus 2 points 3y ago
Yes I struggle a good amount. I’m blind in one eye as of two years ago from an accident. So it’s been a rough transition. For the most part I’m able to do everything that I used to be able to do. But I have trouble on uneven surfaces and stairs and depth perception is rough for sure. I can still drive since I have perfect vision in my other eye and I just drive very cautiously.
I hadn’t thought about using a cane at all and I’m not sure how that would help anything. I’ll need to do more research.
I hadn’t thought about using a cane at all and I’m not sure how that would help anything. I’ll need to do more research.
K-R-Rose 2 points 3y ago
Literally no. Everyone always says that someone with a blind eye has no depth perception, and that everything is harder for them. I’m just so confused as to where that comes from. I have no problems whatsoever, other than that I’m legally blind in my good eye.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
When you have a single eye, it also doesn't give you depth perception. So things like stairs and drop offs can be a hassle, as well as gauging distance.
uh_huh_uh_huh 1 points 3y ago
Stairs are definitely a challenge. Usually I am ok with the stairs that have the painted yellow borders that clearly mark where each step ends. Otherwise it's just stressful going down stairs especially during rush hours.
Other things include difficulty pouring water into a glass because its hard to tell if things are lined up. Difficulty reaching for things that are being handed to me (like when a cashier hands me change, a lot of time I grab too early and end up grabbing at air).
Also, there is complete lost in vision on one side, so there would likely be a lot of bumping into other people when walking.
Other things include difficulty pouring water into a glass because its hard to tell if things are lined up. Difficulty reaching for things that are being handed to me (like when a cashier hands me change, a lot of time I grab too early and end up grabbing at air).
Also, there is complete lost in vision on one side, so there would likely be a lot of bumping into other people when walking.
KillerLag 1 points 3y ago
When stairs don't have the high contrast edge, that is where a cane can become important. Check into an ID cane.
When getting change, best thing to do is be proactive. You handed them money, so leave your hand there, but turn it face up so they have a place to put the money. Puts the onus on them to put the money there, rather than reaching for it.
Pouring water is definitely tricky. Pouring with something that has a nozzle helps, and putting it right up against the glass. Also, pour water over the sink... any overfill would just go down the sink, and you don't need to clean the counter.
When getting change, best thing to do is be proactive. You handed them money, so leave your hand there, but turn it face up so they have a place to put the money. Puts the onus on them to put the money there, rather than reaching for it.
Pouring water is definitely tricky. Pouring with something that has a nozzle helps, and putting it right up against the glass. Also, pour water over the sink... any overfill would just go down the sink, and you don't need to clean the counter.
uh_huh_uh_huh 1 points 3y ago
I actually do have an ID cane from CNIB (Canada) but really only hold it if I feel I need to. It's shorter than 30" but still a bit of hassel to carry if its cold or if I need to carry other things like groceries, etc.
Breehc_Nicdoll 1 points 3y ago
I am not blind on any eye, but I am squint-eyed, which is kind of like being one-eyed on both eyes, as I can only look with one eye at a time (though to be fair, I can almost completely align my eyes correctly, when I hold my head up high, at least when I'm not drunk, which I am right now.)
When I had become squint-eyed, I was devastated, and I thought that I should never be able to read again. But, young as I was, my brain could adapt to this, and also my brain has healed quite a bit after that.
Today, I don't really have any big problems with my squint, though I have some problems with orientation, which may or may not have something to with my squint.
When I had become squint-eyed, I was devastated, and I thought that I should never be able to read again. But, young as I was, my brain could adapt to this, and also my brain has healed quite a bit after that.
Today, I don't really have any big problems with my squint, though I have some problems with orientation, which may or may not have something to with my squint.
c_dawg93 1 points 3y ago
Yes.
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