The next group of things that happened were very frustrating. Nothing was critical. Just Frustrating.

I bought a piece of meat at the store only to find that I paid $21.08 for a good size stead that I thought was $10.8?. I bought the wrong size clothes. Only to take them back and exchange. Frustrating. I dialed the wrong number on the phone several times. (I either didn’t see it right or didnt hit it right). But the worst of all was going to Trader Joes and craving Potato Chips. Not something I do often. but when I do….. Read more »

Posted: June 12th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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In 2001 I found that when I drove my car, suddenly, there would be a Car in front of me . I didn’t know why I hadn’t seen the car. Then I noticed that it was a white car on a white street or a black car on a black street . I also found that my depth perception was off. When I backed into space, there was always several feet still to go into the spot .

I went to the eye doctor, after a series of tests, he said I had macular degeneration. He explained to me that the centers of my eyes, the macula, was deteriorating. He didn’t know how fast it would happen, he didn’t know whether it would be one eye or two, he suggested I go to the Braille institute.

I did. But that is really getting ahead of things. Read more »

Posted: June 10th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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Okay, Here I am, I’m one legally blind grandma. I’m 55 years old and have been legally blind for three years. I do not let this stop me. It slows me down, but doesnt stop. I have to be careful when I go out side my comfort area, but I’m a quick learner and get going again fast. Read more »

Posted: June 9th, 2008 under Blind Stuff.
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