Approaching blindness, please help.?

Question

"Inevitable" said our old family optician, the notes on his desk precursors of ultimate darkness.
"Find a new love" you would have said my dear Gwen, had I been there with you at the end. Your family's lasting hatred of us drove me to dispair.
Born to vision, how will I now note he little signs that marked our love?
Will my mind sink behind my eyes as will my sight.
Can I hold my darling in memory to light my lasting night till age and infirmity rob me of all?
Deeply troubled, Rose P.

He diagnosedcataracts.
Rose.P.

Answer 1

Cataracts can be managed by surgery, please get a second opinion.

Answer 2

I am so sorry to hear you are losing your vision! Yes, you will remember what it was like to have sight - even have dreams. You will be able to recall the faces of people you really know - maybe not slight acquaintances. The following website has some information you might find helpful.

http://www.blindness.org/

Answer 3

Nice story, but what were you diagnosed with? If it's macular degeneration, all is not lost. I'm surprised your "old family optician" didn't give you some hints as how to maximize your vision with low vision aids, cocking your head slightly so you can use what is left of your peripheral vision.

Answer 4

I am sorry to hear that you are losing your site. There are a number of changes that will need to take place in your life, but none are insurmountable because there are others who have been down the path before you. Talk to the National Institute for the Blind. They will have someone near you to help you.

Answer 5

I think your aluminum foil beenie has gotten lose. Tighten it up and the voices will stop.

Answer 6

the ocean evaporates,rains on the earth and flows back to it's source

Answer 7

oooooooooooooooooooooooooook then