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Do you know anyone who is blind?

Posted by DrSevenSeizeMD - June 1st, 2020


I have a family member who is blind now.


It's his fault, so it's a little frustrating. We knew he had diabetes. We'd been telling him, "You have diabetes idiot." He refused to go to a doctor--- hadn't been to see one in literally 15 years---- refused to admit he was going blind! Totaled his truck. At the ER they were like , "Yeah your blood sugar is like 500, that's why you can't see." And we just shook our heads because we'd been BEGGING him to see a fuckin doctor.


Anyway he's had multiple eye surgeries and his diabetes is now controlled but it's too late.

He can see light and blurry color but that's it.

Can't read. Can't drive. Can't work anymore. Can't watch TV. Walks into walls and people and such.


I had an ex with a blind dad so I know a lot about the things out there for blind people.


We're getting him a new phone with vision impairment accommodations and a new computer with those accomodation programs as well.


He won't do a cane--- but he needs one!

I might look into a seeing eye dog.


You guys know anyone who's blind? What do they use/need daily?


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An easy-to-navigate home environment, or at least one that can be mapped out mentally, is much more helpful than one rife with furniture hazards. Even those of us with good eyesight manage to stub our toes and bark our shins a whole lot more than we should.

Obviously, for the purposes of reading, learning braille is a good idea. Vision issues tend to be degenerative, so odds are his ability to see will only get worse over time. Even if someone isn't an avid reader, important documents should always be read by the person signing them, or at least a trusted family member or friend. Sadly, there are those who wouldn't mind taking advantage of someone's disability for personal gain.

Getting either a cane or seeing-eye dog is pretty vital, but having both is better. Either one takes some serious getting used to, so that's probably a big part of the reluctance. That, and of course actually admitting that help is needed. Folding canes are probably the way to go for the sake of convenience and ease of use, and they're much easier to acquire than a guide dog. Pretty affordable, too.

Probably haven't mentioned much that you didn't know already, but it's all pretty common sense stuff. To everyone but the stubbornly afflicted, I suppose. Way too much "new normal" being forced on folks already, and I think we can all be pretty hardheaded when it comes to change. I mean, hey--they're called comfort zones for a reason.

Good luck with the situation, Ghost of CCCCCCC! ;)

I don't think he'll learn braille, he's already in his 70s :-(

We have been helping him with all the important documents yep.

You're right, a big problem is he doesnt want to admit he needs help.
In addition, he lives in the country so he can't just walk places.

You're right! It's hard getting out of a comfort zone! We're lucky We're even getting him to take the insulin shots.

Thanks yo

My grandpa's brother lost his eyesight in WWII. Afterwards his catchphrase was, "I'd like to see that".

At least he was a good sport about it.

@DamnedByFate @TheGhostOfSevenSeize Well, you see, black humour runs in the family.