Going Blind is a unique documentary film that increases public awareness of sight loss and low vision, issues profoundly affecting the lives of more and more people around the world.
What to do when you find out you are going blind?
Discovering that you’re losing your vision isn’t an easy diagnosis for anyone to hear. There’s no right or wrong way to handle such news, and most people will experience a wide range of emotions in response. However, as they begin to move towards the stage of acceptance, many people wonder (and worry!) about how to prepare when you’re going blind.
How’s it going to be by Third Eye Blind?
You’re watching the official music video for Third Eye Blind – ‘How’s It Going To Be’ from their 1997 debut album ‘Third Eye Blind’. 2017 marked a 20th anniversary for ‘Third Eye Blind’, and Rhino reissued the album to celebrate. Get your copy here Stay connected with RHINO on…
What causes a person to go blind in one eye?
Glaucoma causes a person to lose vision gradually. There are many causes of blindness. Stroke, epilepsy, migraine headaches, brain tumors, and injuries to the eye are just a few of the factors that can lead to an individual going blind.
Discovering that you’re losing your vision isn’t an easy diagnosis for anyone to hear. There’s no right or wrong way to handle such news, and most people will experience a wide range of emotions in response. However, as they begin to move towards the stage of acceptance, many people wonder (and worry!) about how to prepare when you’re going blind.
How long does it take for a person to go blind?
While there are some people who go blind overnight or in a matter of days, such as with detached retinas, following eye surgeries, or with certain types of glaucoma, the vast majority of people with degenerative diseases such as retinitis pigmentosa and macular degeneration, lose their sight gradually, over a period of many years.
How many degrees of vision does it take to be legally blind?
There can be two people who both have 19 degrees of vision, deeming them both “legally” blind, and one of them uses a white cane while the other walks around without any mobility tool. Even among those who are completely blind, not everyone uses a cane or dog.
Can a person who is legally blind walk around with a white cane?
There are people who have the exact same vision who move about the world completely differently. There can be two people who both have 19 degrees of vision, deeming them both “legally” blind, and one of them uses a white cane while the other walks around without any mobility tool.
