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Steroblindness tips and tricks? (self.Blind)
submitted by letspaintthesky
Hey there,
I have what my ophthalmologist calls an 'extremely primitive' form of 3D vision, whatever that's supposed to mean. To me, it just means I can't drive, stairs are a nightmare, I trip over on LITERAL shadows, and 3D movies don't work. Also everything looks like a cardboard cutout until I find the shadow that indicates it's an actual object; or another object that's in front of the object I'm looking at, so that I can tell which object is further away.
It's probably one of the worst parts of my island of misfit mild/moderate vision issues.
I was wondering what tips and tricks anyone might have to make things easier for themselves with stereo blindness? For me, I have context, shadows, things in front/behind, taking steps by feeling for the edge with my foot, and muscle memory for things like bread in the toaster.
Thanks in advance for any replies :) (typed smiley face emoticon)
I have what my ophthalmologist calls an 'extremely primitive' form of 3D vision, whatever that's supposed to mean. To me, it just means I can't drive, stairs are a nightmare, I trip over on LITERAL shadows, and 3D movies don't work. Also everything looks like a cardboard cutout until I find the shadow that indicates it's an actual object; or another object that's in front of the object I'm looking at, so that I can tell which object is further away.
It's probably one of the worst parts of my island of misfit mild/moderate vision issues.
I was wondering what tips and tricks anyone might have to make things easier for themselves with stereo blindness? For me, I have context, shadows, things in front/behind, taking steps by feeling for the edge with my foot, and muscle memory for things like bread in the toaster.
Thanks in advance for any replies :) (typed smiley face emoticon)
Real-Primary 2 points 3y ago
Hey I have this. My doctor didn’t give it a name though just said that my eyes don’t work together and can’t focus on the same point or even close so my depth and such are all thrown off or nonexistent. What helps most really is just making myself form a sort of muscle memory of familiar places and I use a cane because I’m legally blind.
super-a-c-e 2 points 3y ago
I have monocular vision so I’ve discovered a few tricks over the years. For starters, I appreciate having a yellow stipe on the first and last stair and pay attention to tactile paving because it will show you the lowest point in the sidewalk when there’s a tall curb. Also on the topic of stairs, always use the railing - my o&m used to be on my case all the time about it - and try to find the edge of the stair when walking down if they aren’t marked.
(Also, instead of thinking of being unable to watch 3D movies, I prefer to think that every movie is a 3D movie)
(Also, instead of thinking of being unable to watch 3D movies, I prefer to think that every movie is a 3D movie)
letspaintthesky [OP] 2 points 3y ago
>(Also, instead of thinking of being unable to watch 3D movies, I prefer to think that every movie is a 3D movie)
I like that. Seeing how every movie we watch looks exactly like real life for us...nice one
I like that. Seeing how every movie we watch looks exactly like real life for us...nice one
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
Is one eye significantly worse than the other? Loss of stereo vision is common in those situations.
Because of lack of depth perception, seeing drops offs can be significantly harder. Especially when it is a surface that has an irregular pattern (like wooden stairs, or marble), because the edge blends in. Definitely be careful of that, check for handrails as clues.
Glass and other see-through objects can also be tricky, because there are often very few cues for indicating where something could be. Many of my clients end up knocking over glasses of water because they can see it, but they think it is further away than it is. In cases like that, go a little slowly and reach with fingertips first. When the fingers contact the item, they have more give than the hand does.
Because of lack of depth perception, seeing drops offs can be significantly harder. Especially when it is a surface that has an irregular pattern (like wooden stairs, or marble), because the edge blends in. Definitely be careful of that, check for handrails as clues.
Glass and other see-through objects can also be tricky, because there are often very few cues for indicating where something could be. Many of my clients end up knocking over glasses of water because they can see it, but they think it is further away than it is. In cases like that, go a little slowly and reach with fingertips first. When the fingers contact the item, they have more give than the hand does.
letspaintthesky [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Yeah my left eye sucks pretty bad. My right eye is correctable though (mostly).
I think I need to paint the edge of my stairs again, because the grip tape ripped up (talk about a tripping hazard).
I use a mug with a handle for every drink that I can for that reason. Save the glass in my feet for another day. But fingers first is actually a great idea for when I don't have a choice.
Thank you for the advice
I think I need to paint the edge of my stairs again, because the grip tape ripped up (talk about a tripping hazard).
I use a mug with a handle for every drink that I can for that reason. Save the glass in my feet for another day. But fingers first is actually a great idea for when I don't have a choice.
Thank you for the advice
KillerLag 2 points 3y ago
No worries. Stay safe! You want that tape dealt with ASAP. I had a client who also did that, and the tape came off slightly, and they tripped on the top step. 3 broken bones and a few weeks in the hospital. Not good at all.
letspaintthesky [OP] 1 points 3y ago
Consider it done. I've had enough broken bones in my life so far, thanks :) (typed emoticon smiley)
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