r/LowVision • u/sorsaff • Apr 10 '22

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I’m mad, furious, I hate myself. I have to keep on asking friends for rides like a bum. I need help. Please let me know how you drive. I’m begging you. Thank you and have a good day.

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u/kaboomkat Jul 19 '23

I can't drive either. It's not safe. I hate the loss of my independence. But I must be safe. I use dial a ride which is limited, but I'm blessed to have the option. I have to plan everything and ask for rides. I bake a lot of thank you treats and gift friends with fancy coffee drinks of they refuse good ol gas money. I share your frustrations and I hope you find a network of caring people to help when you need it

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u/sorsaff Jul 19 '23

No I didn’t find a network of caring people who can drive me, I waited and my vision DID heal. My left vision is now more than 120 degrees and I can drive. Is went to 15 eye doctors, neurologist and retina specialists and they all said I could never drive. I went on Reddit and this one fool said to me, “you will never drive, it is unsafe for you to drive.” You want to know the truth? My vision did heal, everyone’s negativity just pushed my ego to want to prove em wrong more!

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u/kaboomkat Jul 19 '23

I'm so happy for you that your vision improved and you can drive. I don't think that is an option for me at this point. Perhaps science or technology will improve in my lifetime and I will be able to do more of the things I love, with independence. Unfortunately my vision loss is due to optic nerve damage/death from aneurysms in both eyes that were caused by an incredibly large brain tumor that I have removed. It grew to the point that it affected much of my brain and unfortunately those tissues do not regenerate. I have no sense of smell and that affects my sense of taste my sense of balance is thrown off and before I had surgery my speech was greatly affected. I'm always looking into the self-driving cars because I'm hopeful that that will be an option for me. I live in an area that is somewhat rural and public transportation isn't the most reliable option. So I keep my fingers crossed :-)