[Blindtlk] Fw: [blind-family] More research new

[Brian Miller]

I had some vision once upon a time, and I am keenly aware of the things that
sight can offer, just in terms of aesthetics, not simply the practical
things.  But the fact is, there is nothing on offer now or for many years in
the way of surgery or artificial sight that will come even close to even the
partial vision I once had, so why beat myself up about the matter?

If there was a relatively non-invasive way to get my vision back, and it
would be real vision, not some pixalized simulacra of vision, I would do it,
but this is really an academic point, as this choice is not available, and
won't be.

Meanwhile I'll continue to live my life, thank you.

Brian Miller

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bonnie M Ainsworth" <cedarwoman1965 at neb.rr.com>
To: "NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 6:35 AM
Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fw: [blind-family] More research new


> That's what I'm saying for myself.  I believe it would be traumatic for me
> as well.  Perhaps it's because of my age that I don't have that desire for
> one of those implants.  It wouldn't be worth the effort for me personally.
> Unless the effects of sight loss from diabetes could be reversed, I can't
> see putting myself through that only to face the possibility of losing it
> again.
>
> Bonnie Ainsworth
> Lincoln, NE USA
>
> The Stones, I love the Stones.  I watch them whenever I can.  Fred,
> Barney.. - Steven Wright
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "David R. Stayer" <davidandloristayer at verizon.net>
> To: "'NFBnet Blind Talk Mailing List'" <blindtlk at nfbnet.org>
> Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2007 1:05 PM
> Subject: Re: [Blindtlk] Fw: [blind-family] More research new
>
>
> I have been totally blind since birth.  I have mixed feelings about
wanting
> to see.  I do totally understand those who have seen before wanting to see
> again.  If I were younger I might take the chance, but as a senior I find
> that the trauma of learning to see may not be worth the effort.  There
> sighted friends and relatives who do not understand my position.
>
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