[nfbwatlk] A question

[kris Lawrence]

Lisa,

No, it is not strange for you to want to hold on to what you have. I, 
too, am looking at a  simple surgery within the next year (just clearing 
up the foggy "stuff" left over from a cataract surgery about 13 years 
ago). When you have only one eye left, it is a big decision. While mine 
is minor and there is only a 1 or 2% chance of anything going wrong, I 
still feel aprehensive.

I think it has more to do with the outcome. Are you prepared for the 
worst? As prepared as anyone can be? You do have a strong group around 
you who are willing to support you. You are taking the steps to learn 
the alternative techniques. If YOU are comfortable with YOUR decision 
then go for it. This is for you and what you need. Using the residual is 
up to you. As long as you have the alternative techniques to fall back 
on, it sounds like you are doing what is right for you. Others may 
differ with me and that is great if they do. Opinions vary and it makes 
life interesting.

Kris

Owenblue2 at aol.com wrote:
> Hello:
>  
> I have been asked the question concerning my consideration for surgery:
>  
> Is it worth the effort?
>  
> I know that some feel that useable vision is not important. I am wondering am I being strange about wanting to hold on to mine. I do use the vision I have left. I am presently learning braille and using speech almost exclusivly. On the other hand, my vision helps me in other ways. I use it when I do math (tutoring). I want to handle things properly; not just have the surgery to fulfill the desire of any kind. Nor do I wish to prove anything to myself or others. I do live a full and happy life. What vision I have left; I don't take for granted; especially after loosing the left eye 6 years ago. I am now taking steps to function more independently as a blind person. On the other hand, is it wrong or strange to wish to hold onto what is left? I don't think that what I am considering is strange or whatever? I think it is a perfectly natural reaction.
>  
> I want to hear your feedback about this. I think it will aid me in coping with the situation better and also not look at the prospect of total blindness (if it ever happens); without so much fear.
>  
> Thanks:
>  
> Lisa Owen
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