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Full History - 2022 - 07 - 27 - ID#w99y94
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questions for those who are blind in one eye (self.Blind)
submitted by saxafrass4
im blind in my right eye due to optic nerve hypoplasia. my left eye is about 20/80.. i also have sod, astigmatism, and nystagmus. i have gone through o&m but barely ever use my cane. what strategies/tools do you guys use? i also am curious if you identify as disabled or consider it a disability
ravenshadow2013 1 points 11m ago
I too have ONH, I use alot of various tricks some not so recomend3d if one's acuity isn't quite as good as mine

I am VERY light sensitive so I don't leave home with out a good pair of sunglasses , I now have a hard time reading most standard print sizes so I xarry my "eyeball" a high power small magnifying glass with me and use voice interface with my phone

Most people tell me they cannot tell I'm VI until the see me read my phone or most anything with small print
saxafrass4 [OP] 1 points 11m ago
i totally get the print sizes… people look at my phone and are shocked by how big the print is lol. thanks for the tips!
codeplaysleep 1 points 11m ago
Similar vision here, but also a narrowed visual field in my right eye enough that I am also considered legally blind.

I use my cane. I started regularly using it earlier this year. Before that, I'd use it on occasions where I felt like it would help, like traveling alone, or going out at night.

I also keep a small flashlight with multiple brightness settings in my pocket in case I need light at night, since my visions' much worse in the dark, specifically $1. It's also handy if I drop something under my desk or things like that.

At restaurants with dim lighting, I'll ask to be seated in a well-lit area. If I need to, I'll use my phone to take a photo fo the menu so I can lighten it and zoom in to read the text. If the menu is online, I just use that.
saxafrass4 [OP] 1 points 11m ago
thanks! ill try to use those strategies
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