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Feeling weird about my classification (self.Blind)
submitted by Mysterybanjo
So I had my eye appointment the other day. For awhile my muM and I have been saying that we think I should be classed as ‘severely sight impaired’ however the doctor said I am nowhere near.
When I was younger I was registered partially sighted. Since then, I feel as though my everyday vision has gotten worse but the dr says that there isn’t much change clinically.
I feel strangely disappointed by this. Obviously I don’t WANT my vision to be worse but also I am upset by the dr saying my sight loss is ‘insignificant’ and I sort of feel like it’s worse than he thinks. Like, when I read off a chart that doesn’t show how bad my spatial vision is, or how I can’t see my phone close up. Am I being stupid? Idk I just feel weird about the whole thing and I can’t really explain why. Is anyone else in a similar situation?
BlakeBlues 6 points 2y ago
The thing with doctors and clinical tests is that they only test under specific conditions of the office. Functional vision assessments are performed at near and far, inside and outside, moving and stationary. They are more about how we use our vision
KillerLag 1 points 2y ago
Not only that, but people are subject to much more things outside of the doctor's office that can interfere with vision. Bright sunlight, glare, not enough light, weird contrasting signs, etc
crunchtime80 1 points 2y ago
Wishing the best for you, friend. You might try see a low vision specialist. There are numerous foundations set up to deal with people with low vision and these places understand the challenges you are talking about. In the end you'll have to go with the best advice you can get but don't be afraid of getting another opinion. You may even find a counselor who will hear you out and help guide you to the next step. Courage.
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Mysterybanjo [OP] 2 points 2y ago
I just worry that I make it worse in my head and that I’m faking it, if that makes sense.
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