As a hobby artist, meaning very amateur, who has always loved to sketch, color, and paint, my vision loss makes doing those things more challenging than in the past, but by using a wearable headset (IrisVision Live) and using extra lighting, I am able to indulge in my passion. I do get frustrated at times because I can’t do things as well as in the past and I don’t always like the finished product, but most of the time it’s enjoyable.
I did this acrylic painting based upon a photo sent to me by a friend while she was in Florida.
Living with vision loss is not the hopeless condition people might have believed it to be before the age of technology. We VIP’s (visually impaired persons) have a wealth of options to help us live full lives in which we can help others, indulge in our passions, and interact with others like we’ve always done. As I type this, I’m wearing IrisVision Live and using a setting that is magnifying the screen seven times larger plus typing in the XL font. I suspect I could speak these words as I do on my phone if I wanted, but I’m an experienced typist, so typing is no problem.
People with hearing loss who create music (think Beethoven), with loss of physical abilities who play basketball in wheelchairs, people completely blind who skateboard, run, swim, even paint…the human spirit is amazing!
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I have the same condition you have. I cannot longer see with my right eye and now the retina in my left eye is pulling and tearing. My vision is distorted. I’m seeing my retina Dr. every two weeks. I have had several injections already, but apparently they are not helping now.
I saw one of your Interviews where you talk about a list of resources. Will it be possible to get one?
Thanks for your insights on your blog.
BR
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I don’t know if you use Amazon or not or have someone in your family who does, but I just published a small book with descriptions of strategies, technologies, etc. and resources. It is on Amazon “Learning to Live with Vision Loss” by Pam Watts Harris. $2.99 as an ebook and $5.99 for a large-print paperback. But if you want to send me your email, I can send you a short list.
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