#goingblind

[theblinddad-blog]

Losing my vision has not made me less of a man but has definitely changed the type of man that I am When I was nine I found out that I was going to lose my vision. At that age I had no idea how profound and dramatic those effects would be. Socially, emotionally and physically most every part of my life has been drastically affected I slowly lost my vision. Having abilities and watching them fade away. Having choices and losing those options. Being in control and surrendering those decisions little by little. Through the years I have had many epiphanies to coincide with my vision loss. Seeing the world at one moment and unable the next has shown me humility for the things and people I could just as easily have taken for granted. I have felt extreme vulnerability at the need to depend on others that I may never have needed. This appreciation and love transcended and simple friendship rules of my youth. My desires and want have become more focused because I have had to be intentions with resources and time. I haven’t much sight left I cannot afford to waste it or how I spend it. I did not choose to have RP and lose my sight. But I have gleaned a vast amount of perspective from the world because it has forced me to. To see the world differently and at a different pace. I am now a stay at home dad who has the rare and amazing opportunity to see my child grow because I am forced to be home. Who knows how any of us are affected by adversity everyday? But hopefully we all find a way to appreciate our Worth in spite of what we see as a deficit. It took me my whole life to get here. I am worth it. So are you. . . . . . . . . #life #lifequotes #lifestyle #blind #goingblind #hope #love #newway reflection #changeisgood #changeyourlife #changeyourmindset #changeyourmind # #newstart #attitudeofgratitude #attitude #perception #differentperspective #perspective #motivational #motivationmonday #motivation #motivationalquotes #visualimpairment #lowvision #visuallyimpaired #visionloss #vision #worthit #rp https://www.instagram.com/p/B4K7s0sBExv/?igshid=dm3kr4jy61vi

[centralcoastbass]

Now For SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT (Finding out YOU need Reading GLA...

[sim0nechristine]

She stumbled around as if she was blind. The road ahead was gone ... . How do we move forward when we can’t see where we’re going? . One small step at a time. Minute by minute. Breathe. . . . . #fog #goingblind #unknownterritory #visitfaroeislands #faroeislands #smyrilline #atlanticairways #thefaroeislands #roamthefaroeislands #fog #nature #naturephotography #naturephotographer #femalephotographer #landscapephotography #ocean #weathergodsplayground #62degreesnorth #faroesebyheart #atlanticocean #islandgirl #birds #scandinavianwanderers #scandinavia #birdsofinstagram #cliffs #rawnature #simonechristinedotcom (at Faroe Islands) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAscd7Rjqvx/?igshid=8bc7zthc2fei

[newtonpens]

Getting old. Eyes getting dull. @liz_newton_designs bought me some cheap reading glasses to make fiddly work easier on me. Wow big difference! #goingblind #hipsternerd #eyeglasses #penshoppe #penshop #laundryroom

[rougepoptart]

The #visual #visualcortex is an amazing #brain structure where #light is #processed and #understood by the brain. #trauma to this region can cause #blindness. #blind #goingblind #neuroanatomy #neuroscience; Like, follow, support @rougepoptart for more science, health, and physiology https://www.instagram.com/p/B2zIcbZlC4n/?igshid=pf5pjw56ri6e

[ttb1980]

I need new glasses! Age problems! Eyesights getting worse! #blind #goingblind #nono #itsnotbecause #ofthat #dirtyminded #people #ageproblems #gettingold #amold #older #howold #ancient #fossil #glassess #stuble #pierced #smile #instagram #instagood https://www.instagram.com/p/BsKsMPgnClJ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1kdkew4s19mwr

[iunus]

Handsome squad I'm dying

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[theblinddad-blog]

Not all blind people are totally blind. It breaks down like this. -Blind - you have no sight. -Legally Blind- is about 80% of people who are considered “blind” meaning they have some degree of vision but it is so severely impaired it is a disability. This ranges from only knowing if it’s light or dark, to seeing shapes or silhouettes or maybe some side or tunnel vision. Each condition creates different patterns of vision loss. - visually impaired or low vision- refers to a persons visual ability and encompasses a wide range of vision loss. But typically they may be disabled or close. I am saying all of this because I have lost 95% of my vision except a very small hole in the center of my vision. So I still see a little bit. But I cannot drive or run or read print. When I am out in the world with people or on my own I am usually using a cane. Often I can see things or people. This seems to confuse people and I hear them say “he’s faking or that guy can see.” Think of it more as being on a small piece of ice in the ocean but it is melting and you don’t know how long it will last. This is uncomfortable for me/US as blind people as a condition already. but we are not deaf and we have feelings. And we may actually see you. So When or if you see a Blind person or someone using a cane they are just another human being trying their best. You don’t have to go silent or “freeze”, up against a wall like a spy movie. We like to talk and it’s nice to interact with other humans once in a while. Perhaps even offer some assistance. We might need some. In any case I hope this clears up some misconceptions about blindness and the wide world of it. Take a chance make a friend. We are good people too. . . . . . #blindlife #blind #goingblind #lowvision #rp #rpawareness #visionloss #visuallyimpaired #funfacts #funfact #helpful #helpfulhints #helpingothers #motivationalmemes #changingperceptions #inspirational #inspiration #goodtoknow #needtoknow #ididntknow #nowiknow https://www.instagram.com/p/B0cU1tgh-ww/?igshid=f03oluhb035g

[dogkisser]

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This is my life people - I’m actually going blind, I knew I was - I knew that when I took photos that couldn’t tell if they were clear or not - that I had to check later so I just pressed click and hopes for the best - I knew that when I looked off in the distance I couldn’t see clearly and when I took off my glasses I could see a bit clearer and I couldn’t see very well close up either - but this was a shock - I didn’t think it had gotten this bad - what else have I gotten wrong? I even knew this cinder block was there - I thought a cat was sitting on top of it and I had to get almost on top of it to realize there was no cat - I thought the cat was beige and white - one by one my faculties are leaving me #goingblind #blind #chronicillness #backyard #slowlydying #summer #justmowed #dogkisserinternationalheadquarters (at Dogkisser International Headquarters) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB1XQ7pJQBs/?igshid=1a9732e8a3wxq

[3rbobby-blog]

#funnymemes #goingblind

[pitessentialsrescue]

Princess has appt with eye Dr on Monday afternoon. Hoping for good news. Please if you're able to help just $5 PayPal us via friends and family to donations@pitessentialsrescue.org. This way fees are not taken out but you still get your tax write off. Also plz share if you can. Thanks all!! #pitbullsofinstagram #pitbull #pitsofinstagram #rescue #pittielife #rescuelife #helpasisterout #allergiessuck #goingblind #fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop #pitsofinstagram #goingblind #rednose www.pitessentialsrescue.org

[michael-vilogi-pa]

#breakfast #php #nerdfun #goingblind #mikevilogi #links #michaelvilogi

[b-originaldesigns]

Hope everyone enjoyed Mother Natures once in a life time design! & yes... here comes a picture of the sun ☀️🌑 #solareclipse2017 #mothernatursdesign #nofilter #moodlighting #onceinalifetime #socool #goingblind #raleighlife #raleigh #northcarolina . . . . #designer #design #designlife #designlove #designnerd #designinspiration #ncdesigner #interiordesigner #boriginal #boriginaldesigns (at Glenwood, Raleigh)

[carboniteproperty]

Just staring at the sun. ☀️ #eclipse2017 #goingblind #cantseeshitwiththeblastshielddown

[mrsjones99-blog]

Since #goingblind I haven't been getting "up" in my usual places but I did stay in mama's lap for a few minutes the other day #lazycatchallenge @timbasadventures #gettingoldsucks #hellokittyblanket #catnap #adoptdontshop #rescuecat #catsofinstagram #mainecoon #tabby #gingercat #youaremysunshine #itsallabouteinstein #preciousbabyboy #blindcat #boogitybooiloveyou

[misfireproductions]

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Stopped off at the salt flats. #roadtrip #saltflats #goingblind #sunblind #salty #umpressive #travel #mountains #ontheroad #reststop (at Bonneville Salt Flats)