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Low Vision Assistance?

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Hey Carlie,

Vision problems are due to SC diabetes (type 1). Diabetic retinopathy.

I had lost central vision in one eye from it about 8 years ago, still had the other working good. Last July they started working on my good eye. 4 surgeries & two retinal detachements (same eye) = legally blind.

Prognosis = no real improvement expected.

We just got the final diagnosis, so it's still sinking in. I'm only 40yrs old.

Trying to keep a positive attitude, I've got a c&p exam on July 1 for loss of vision. If all goes well I expect to hit the 70-80% range just for my vision.

Eric

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Have you filed a claim for your Diabetic retinopathy. You can also file for aid and attendence if your vision is visual acuity 5/200 or less or light perception only.

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Sharon,

Yep, already SC for retinopathy, working on an increase. Filed for A&A was denied, hoping the c&p will get them on board with that, via reconsideration. My bad eye is somewhere between 5/200 & light perception.

They've had all the doctors notes for months, but I guess the c&p is the only test/info they believe.

Thanks for the post....Eric

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I've got a bit of totally useless, but interesting, information.

The greatest amount of compensation paid to disabled Civil War veterans and their widows was for loss of eyesight. Approximately four times as much as for a lost limb.

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There is a great program for the blind in Georgia. It is a VA program. Have a friend that attended the program. Got computer, label scanner and all sorts of education. PM me and I will give you his number as he is not a member of the forum. He is a wealth of information. Have helped several people to vision impairment.

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Eric,

As a licensed Optician, I highly recommend you attend

any low vision clinic offered. They will usually provide

you with the most technically up to date tools available

along with any therapy suggested for your visual needs.

Good luck to you.

carlie

I have Keratoconus disabled @30% also being referred to low vision therapy in California. Medically required to wear contacts without them i can't see, vision changes often, never get correct fit.

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