So I'm going blind...

**Motep** · 03-29-2011, 21:31

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Retinitis_pigmentosa

It is what the eye doctor is telling me, anyways, from my descriptions of the symptoms. He referred me to someone with more expertise, and I am hoping he is wrong. If he was not wrong, I guess I could get a good estimate on the whens and ifs.

I cannot imagine it being very easy to be blind.

**Vuk** · 03-29-2011, 22:03

That sucks man. I hope for you that that does not happen.

**Husar** · 03-29-2011, 22:06

Agree with Vuk, doesn't sound good, let's hope the doc is wrong.

**TinCow** · 03-29-2011, 22:14

Hopefully the expert will give you good news. Even if it is retinitis pigmentosa, there's hope though. That condition is caused by problems with the eye itself, which means that a visual prosthesis would work for you. The technology is still primitive and experiemental, but it has advanced enough that early versions are already available to the public, albeit at a high price. After another 10 to 20 years of improvements, they will certainly become significantly cheaper and more advanced. It's entirely possible you could end up with an implant that gives you 20/20 vision and night vision as well.

**gollum** · 03-29-2011, 22:17

I am sorry to hear this and i wish you the best for going through it if indeed it does happen; it certainly won't be easy.

It may sound strange, but in a way it will open up a whole new world to you, as you won't be relying on appearances as much to communicate with others and most importantly with yourself. You'll listen to your thuoghts, and so thought patterns more through it and come to know your self and others better. Having to put up with all the regret feelings and comparing yourself to others sobconsciously "why did it had to happen to me?!", "if i could only see!" etc will also teach you a lot if you make yourself open to receive the teaching that facing up to circumstances you can't possibly alter gives.

Originally posted by Hermann Hesse
Whatever good or bad fortune may come our way we can always give it meaning and transform it into something of value.

And not as wishful thinking, i would add, but real value.

Courage and good luck.

**Centurion1** · 03-30-2011, 02:09

im praying but i dont need too. Im sure your fine!

**gaelic cowboy** · 03-30-2011, 14:10

Sorry to hear it man I hope the consultant gives you good news in the end, still reading wiki seems like it can be delayed through treatment so you never know they may work something out in time eventually.