[30Days]: On My Eyes

[first_seventhe]

Well, this post starts out in an interesting manner: jennyclarinet asked me to talk about being legally blind.

TW, if it is needed, for discussion about blindness, eyesight, and related disability

Comments

[first_seventhe]

Yes, let us definitely make sure our glasses are on before we do this! XD

[first_seventhe]

Have you or your mum looked into the laser correction at all? I am so on the fence about it. gosh.

[first_seventhe]

Yeah, I've wrestled on and off with my contacts this year, and as I discovered how limited my options were I decided that I would at LEAST get the evaluation. I plan to go next January when I have a break from class and have some time to actually put thought into it. And yeah, like I said, even if I only get corrected partially it would still be a HUGE benefit for me, so I have a feeling that if I'm a candidate, I might get it next year.

(And thank you for this question - someone has clarified for me the difference between the medical definition of "legally blind" and the benefits-eligible definition... I HAVE LEARNED SOMETHING TODAY.)

[edited for totally pre-emptive send!]

[sargent_snarky]

I empathize with you a ton here. D: ... and I'm probably going to tl;dr about related issues, so my apologies in advanced for a long and rambling comment

[drakonlily]

I find this interesting. I would have to wonder if researching the laser surgery would ease or intensify the worry. Thanks for explaining