Blindness & Visual Impairment Support Group

Blindness is the condition of lacking visual perception due to physiological or psychological factors. This is the group to discuss living with blindness, sharing experiences, and for those that may be facing the prospect of a life without sight. Find support and answers among people who know what you're going through.

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I'm really afraid

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It seems that my sight is going fast and I'm so afraid. My visual field is shrinking and I am developing blind spots. I have acute closed angle glaucoma and it is so painful! Will it always be painful?
I also have narcolepsy, that's how I found this communitie. I have the narc pretty much under control but, this seems to have come out of no where.One day I'm fine and the next I'm in more pain than I've ever been, and I'm told that I'm going blind. I know that I'm feeling sorry for myself, but I just feel like crying. I have a 5 year old son who I am just starting teach to play the piano.
Thank you for letting me whine.
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There is a surgery they can do for your condition, I'm pretty sure. Only it has to be done very very soon, like within hours of the onset of pain. Go to your emergency room and tell them what's going on. THey may be able to rush someone in and save what is left of your vision.

Also, if you would like a friend who also lost his sight very suddenly, talk to this person whose screenname is VARMINT. He lost his sight in Iraq due to an fa-18 hornet attack, I think he said. He's looking for someone just like you.
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Hi boodles, I know about the surgery, I've had my right eye done but, it didn't last.
Thank you for the contact. If he will let me I'd like to comunicate with him.
hugs,
Denice
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