Category Archives: Inspirations
Three months to see: Leber’s Optic Neuropathy
What would you do if you were told you had only three months of vision left? Those of us with strabismus can usually clear our vision by squinting or closing one eye. But while pursuing a promising career as a … Continue reading
What children with vision difficulties need to know
“A child accepts the way he or she sees as being the way everyone else sees the world.” That quote is from an item published at the United Kingdom’s Royal National Institute of the Blind. This was certainly true for … Continue reading
Live is going to throw you curveballs
“Life is going to throw you curveballs. You can either curl up on the nice leather couch and just tell the rest of the world to go away, or….” Karen Parsegian, who has been blind for four years, finished that … Continue reading
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Flip-flop eyes
Ever feel like a flip-flop? This photo reminds me of my eyes: Both flip-flops are identical. They turn in different directions. They have nice colors, and a nice over-all design. Though they have obviously been used (click the photo for … Continue reading
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“They say I can’t, I say I can!”
My title is a paraphrase of Madelyn Stafford’s statement as published in the Salt Lake Tribune. It’s the story of an 11-year-old fifth grader who is legally blind. According to the article, Madelyn Stafford will eventually lose her eyesight completely. … Continue reading
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