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Blind in one eye and have some questions (self.Blind)
submitted by NonstopBus
As of two years ago I’m blind in my right eye after getting hit in the eye with a firework (wild I know). I have perfect vision in my left eye lucky so I’ve mostly adapted pretty much fine with very little impact to my life. Over the past year I’ve really noticed eye strain to be a bigger and bigger issue along with a lack of depth perception and trouble navigating on uneven surfaces and in dark or low lighting. I’m trying to figure out what to do to kind of mitigate this as I get older. Does anyone have recommendations for services or orgs to look into? I’m just feeling a bit lost because it’s like a battle between being sighted and not being blind enough for some services. Would it be worth looking into O&M training?
ElfjeTinkerBell 6 points 3y ago
As a one eyed person myself... Go check your other eye. It might need a little prescription glasses which helps me an awful lot (even if you think your sight is good).
Also, humans have IIRC 7 ways to see depth. You only lost one. Do a little research on this and use the other methods actively until it becomes second nature.
Feel free to tag/PM/react if you have questions (whether or not you're OP)
Also, humans have IIRC 7 ways to see depth. You only lost one. Do a little research on this and use the other methods actively until it becomes second nature.
Feel free to tag/PM/react if you have questions (whether or not you're OP)
NonstopBus [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I actually just started wearing my glasses with a slight prescription in them for my good eye and it’s helped considerably this past week.
You know I’m interested n learning more about the depth perception ways. Do you have any good links for what to read up on? I really really appreciate the response!
You know I’m interested n learning more about the depth perception ways. Do you have any good links for what to read up on? I really really appreciate the response!
ElfjeTinkerBell 1 points 3y ago
Okay I have seemed to mess up some numbers, but this page sounded quite okay to my brain that just woke up 4 minutes ago: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_perception
You're specifically interested in the monocular cues ..
You're specifically interested in the monocular cues ..
BlueIr1ses 2 points 3y ago
TK_Sleepytime 2 points 3y ago
I have low vision in my left eye and my right eye is a prosthetic. For depth perception, an identity cane is really helpful for judging curb heights and unfamiliar stairs. It's also great in crowds of you find you bump into people on your blind side, they are more forgiving. I have never had o&m training. I use my feet to sort of skim over surfaces to test if they are irregular. I don't wear shoes with chunky soles because I want the feedback. Get your eye tested. You shouldn't be straining.
NonstopBus [OP] 2 points 3y ago
Ahh an I’d cane is a good suggestion. That’s the ones I’ve been thinking would fit my needs the most for right now.
Also I haven’t thought about the shoes I have been wearing. I’m going to start keeping note about how I’m feeling in them.
Thanks so much!
Also I haven’t thought about the shoes I have been wearing. I’m going to start keeping note about how I’m feeling in them.
Thanks so much!
8i8oio 1 points 3y ago
Shoe thing is totally true. Plus I like tall boots for protecting my shins / calves.
razzretina 2 points 3y ago
Yeah it’s worth looking into O&M for your safety. “The Care and Feeding if the White Cane” is a good start. A friend of mine has trouble in bright spaces so uses a cane outdoors but still drives a car.
As for depth perception, you have to have two eyes for that to work so it’s normal that you don’t have it.
For eye strain, just pay attention to the lighting and what you were doing at the time. Most people get tired from reading in low light or spending too much time looking at stuff. You might want to try better light angled so it’s on the side of your working eye and play with magnifying glasses or readers if you’re having trouble with focusing on smaller stuff.
As for depth perception, you have to have two eyes for that to work so it’s normal that you don’t have it.
For eye strain, just pay attention to the lighting and what you were doing at the time. Most people get tired from reading in low light or spending too much time looking at stuff. You might want to try better light angled so it’s on the side of your working eye and play with magnifying glasses or readers if you’re having trouble with focusing on smaller stuff.
8i8oio 2 points 3y ago
Great advice! And zoom in or use large text as much as you can. Strain aggravated my one eye a LOT, so don’t force it to change ~ adapt!
PeculiarPastryShop 1 points 3y ago
I‘ve been almost blind on one eye my entire life. That means I have never had depth perception. My brain learned to automatically use other factors like shadows, size, position etc. to determine depth. It is not nearly as good as actual depth perception though. It takes a long time to get used to a new set of stairs, I‘m really insecure when it comes to crossing a road because I can‘t tell how fast cars are aproaching and I‘ve given up on driving cars myself because of similar reasons. Give yourself time to adjust to those circumstances and don‘t feel bad if you have trouble with the depth thing; even one-eye-veterans face these problems.
blackberrybunny 1 points 3y ago
Look into the Louisiana Center for the Blind, or the Colorado Center for the Blind. They have another location, but I can't remember if it is in Baltimore, or somewhere in the northeast. They changed my life! I went to the LCB. Best decision I ever made!
KillerLag 1 points 3y ago
Generally speaking, if you have any concerns about safety, O&M training is advised. That could be stuff such as steps or drop offs, as well as low-light conditions or bumping into things.
What area do you live in? there should be a rehabilitation center somewhere nearby (but it does depend on country and location)
What area do you live in? there should be a rehabilitation center somewhere nearby (but it does depend on country and location)
eversincenewyork 1 points 3y ago
Could you tell me more about the low light conditions training? That’s the main issue I have being monocular and also having a bunch of other eye conditions in my good eye which sees 20/25.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
Low light conditions usually means the eye has trouble seeing fine detail (the cones in the eye see fine detail and colour, while rods see in black and white). Some things that can help is enhancing contrast to stand out more, which is why steps usually have strongly contrasting strips.
Depending on how bad, a white cane may be suggested. I knew a client who had RP, so he could see reasonably fine during the day but much worse at night, and used his cane then.
Depending on how bad, a white cane may be suggested. I knew a client who had RP, so he could see reasonably fine during the day but much worse at night, and used his cane then.
eversincenewyork 1 points 3y ago
Hm, I’ll have to ask my doctor about that. I’ve had uveitis, cataracts, and glaucoma. From what I know, my retina is healthy
NonstopBus [OP] 1 points 3y ago
I’m in Rhodes island and I just moved here a few months ago. I’m not super familiar with the area so any tips for orgs in the north east would be so appreciated.
I’m actually really thinking o&m might really help me feel more comfortable. Cause right now I’ve found that I’m actively avoid walking on the beach or going to unknown places because it feels too overwhelming to just get by.
I’m actually really thinking o&m might really help me feel more comfortable. Cause right now I’ve found that I’m actively avoid walking on the beach or going to unknown places because it feels too overwhelming to just get by.
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
Checking the internet, I saw these two links.
https://nelowvision.com/resources/ri-low-vision-resources-2/
http://www.ors.ri.gov/SBVI.html
I'm not actually in the US, so I'm not as familiar with the services in that state.
https://nelowvision.com/resources/ri-low-vision-resources-2/
http://www.ors.ri.gov/SBVI.html
I'm not actually in the US, so I'm not as familiar with the services in that state.
NonstopBus [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Thanks for these links! I know it’s as simply as googling but I really appreciate the help
KillerLag 1 points 3y ago
No problem. Good luck!
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