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Can't really help you on the actual work / job recommendations, but personally, I say in my resume that I send to potentials that I'm blind. I've tried it the other way with not sending it, but for me it just always caused a headache. They always find out within 24 hours anyway, as they'll send a screenshot, or ask me to do something design related, or whatever. It just makes for a really awkward situation and many times a waste of time, so I'm just upfront about it now.

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I try to word it as a positive the best I can though. Here's exactly what I have on my resume if it helps any, it's the closing of the cover letter.

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To help prove I'm straight forward and honest, full disclosure, I went blind four years ago. Aside from not being able to complete design tasks, this has not hindered my work ability in any way, so I ask you do not allow it to hinder your judgement of me in any fashion. I'm still a highly proficient back-end software engineer and server administrator who has managed to get Apex fully completed, and get it sponsored by Digital Ocean.

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In conclusion, give me a chance, and I promise you won't regret it. I'm here to support you and your visions, and to help move that ball further down the field to realizing your end goals, dreams, and ambitions. Reach out to me, and let's enrich each other's lives.

Maybe you could even go back to nursing? In some capacity? Here’s an interesting article about blind people in the medical field from NFB: https://www.nfb.org//images/nfb/publications/fr/fr04/issue3/f040303.html

I’m a business analyst currently however I’m also in grad school to change careers into teaching. I disclose my disability after I’ve already started the job usually. I have had jobs where I haven’t disclosed it at all. I’ve never disclosed it in an interview or cover letter since that allows the employer to pick someone over me unnecessarily.

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Maybe a medical transcriptionist? It's something related to your field bc you probably know the medications.

I recommend vocational rehabilitation. I am near an end and am a holistic hair care specialist, self employed at that and going back to school for complimentary alternative medicine(on my own) but voc. Rehab sent me to rehabilitation, paid for visual aids, etc. 3 years ago I never thought this all possible.

I can’t really give job recommendations since what you can or will want to do will depend on your education, interests and preferences. There are absolutely people who are blind or have low vision in pretty much any field that does not require driving or attention to small visual details. I am totally blind and have done lots of different jobs in childcare, supporting adults with developmental disabilities and office admin work. I currently work providing support to blind kids and their families. It seems like you are on the right track by applying for jobs you are interested in and qualified for. I am in Canada so wouldn’t be able to provide local resources, but I would encourage you to connect with local blindness and rehab organizations which might be able to provide more customized support. Finally, try not to get discouraged. I know this is easier said than done, but you are doing the best you can and you can be proud of that.

I work in human resources .. but you need an education for that