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Has anyone gotten there declaration of legal blindness reversed? (self.Blind)
submitted by zzaacckk8
I am very nervous because I go back to get my eyes tested soon and I believe I will be around. The legal limit and there is no way in hell I would ever be able to operate in motor vehicle or travel safely in one. I'm getting training and things through the commission of New York and different health benefits if I have more than 15° of vision will I no longer qualify or is there a level of low vision in between blind and sited that I can fall under? And is it 15 degrees and all directions c
Because my down scan is only about 8⁰ with not much improvement. Anyone have experience with anything like this?
Note my accuity is fineish.
Because my down scan is only about 8⁰ with not much improvement. Anyone have experience with anything like this?
Note my accuity is fineish.
EffectiveYak0 2 points 1y ago
It's probably going to be defined in state statutes. You might be able to find the strict definition for visual field defects. I know SSA has a published guide on how they determine blindness, but not sure if NY state has somethings similar or not.
zzaacckk8 [OP] 1 points 1y ago
Update I must think I see better than I do, still failed field test.
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-shacklebolt- 1 points 1y ago
> At night i need support or a very strong flashlight but I can still make it no cane needed
Honestly, it sounds like you need a cane at night at least then.
I've encountered plenty of people who learned that the hard way, falling down a flight of stairs or tripping into a street.
You don't *need* to be a certain degree of blind to benefit from using a cane, and putting it off only limits your life.
Honestly, it sounds like you need a cane at night at least then.
I've encountered plenty of people who learned that the hard way, falling down a flight of stairs or tripping into a street.
You don't *need* to be a certain degree of blind to benefit from using a cane, and putting it off only limits your life.
zzaacckk8 [OP] 0 points 1y ago
Fitting? 13⁰ compared to 120-185⁰ Idk As someone who had perfect site and now what I have I can't agree with you I'm glad you manage tho I cannot seem to and not for
lack of effort.
lack of effort.
zzaacckk8 [OP] 0 points 1y ago
Yes I am blessed with an improving condition. I'm at about 15-18⁰ as have being fully sited my previous 28years I don't think I will resume driving If I continue to improve until I feel safe like it floors me that I you can drive with 21 like what! Like I still struggle to find the clock on an unfamiliar wall so I won't be trying to get behind the wheel.
Humans have about 130 ø 20, seems nuts.
Humans have about 130 ø 20, seems nuts.
zzaacckk8 [OP] 0 points 1y ago
20/200 or less than 15⁰ in NY. But could you really drive down the street with 20⁰. My understanding is yes but in reality I would NEVER hit the expressway w it. Idk I'm nervous bc I may lose my help with my insurance and such. When that comes. Maybe 39'⁰… but 15∅ personally I don't think is safe. Idk.
Iamheno 2 points 1y ago
Federal law defines Legal Blindness as 20/200 in better or 20° or less. Depending on your diagnosis I can’t imagine your field has improved?
Quick Google tells me: All services are available to New York State residents who are legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better or stronger eye with best correction, or a restricted field of vision of 20 degrees or less in the better or stronger eye.
Quick Google tells me: All services are available to New York State residents who are legally blind. Legal blindness is defined as having a visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better or stronger eye with best correction, or a restricted field of vision of 20 degrees or less in the better or stronger eye.
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