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woodbine
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Finally the problem with my eye-sight has been diagnosed I have nystagmus which basically means that my eyes don't co-ordinate with my brain, my eyes also move from side to side, the cause of the nystagmus would have been my two strokes 25 years ago and my subsequent TIA's over the years plus my regular seizures. It is quite likely that in the near future I will be registered as partially sighted.
It has become impossible to read even with reading glasses and the condition is not treatable, I can use my laptop with everything magnified and hope I can continue to be an active member of the scope community.
It has become impossible to read even with reading glasses and the condition is not treatable, I can use my laptop with everything magnified and hope I can continue to be an active member of the scope community.
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Sorry to read its not treatable, i hope you will make the best of it, take care my friend
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Hi @woodbine it's going to take some getting used to. It's good you can still use your laptop
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That's a shame @woodbine, just a suggestion but can you read books on your laptop? Can you get books on the laptop and magnify them? Sorry if you have already thought of this.
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durhamjaide2001 Community Co-Production Group, Scope Member Posts: 10,756 Disability GamechangerOptionsI have that condition @woodbine
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66Mustang said:That's a shame @woodbine, just a suggestion but can you read books on your laptop? Can you get books on the laptop and magnify them? Sorry if you have already thought of this.2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡
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Have you thought about practicing with screen readers and adaptive tech now so that if your vision does get worse you can still do the things you enjoy (like being here with us!!! )
I'm glad you've now got answers but I'm sorry it's not treatable. How you feeling about it? -
Yeah, adaptive technology has become quite good lately from what I have witnessed. Screen readers are getting more and more sophisticated.They/Them, however they are no wrong pronouns with me so whatever you feel most comfortable with
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Biblioklept said:Have you thought about practicing with screen readers and adaptive tech now so that if your vision does get worse you can still do the things you enjoy (like being here with us!!! )
I'm glad you've now got answers but I'm sorry it's not treatable. How you feeling about it?2024 The year of the general election...the time for change is coming 💡 -
@woodbine I'm so sorry that it isn't treatable. And I am so sorry you a feeling so bad, I do hope the counsellor helps. Remember we are always here if you need to vent or to talkHannah - She / Her
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Hi I’m so sorry to read about this, you have had it tough on and off for a while now. I’m glad you can still use the computer to communicate with your friends on here.
I really hope some good comes out of the counselling sessions for you.
Im sure SM is fussing over you.
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I'm saddened by the news you shared, Woodbine. I always enjoy reading your thoughtful responses to other people's messages.
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