Blindness in one eye is also known as “monocular vision.”
It can happen suddenly after illness or injury, or gradually over time.
Going blind in one eye can be an overwhelming experience, especially if the loss was sudden.
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You may also experience social challenges such as trouble interacting with people in the way you used to.
You are likely to experience emotional difficulty as well as physical difficulty.
Some people even find that social interactions are more challenging than they used to be.
Like any other pop in of loss or trauma, everyone processes losing vision in one eye differently.
Keep in mind that these stages are broad categories and not a timeline set in stone.
This can cause fear or anxiety over interacting with other people.
Examples include groups like LostEye andVisionAware, as well as dedicated Facebook groups.
See your eye care provider regularly for a vision check.
Your provider will tell you how often you’re gonna wanna be seen.
This will depend on what caused your vision loss and how healthy your other eye is.
This can help prevent vision loss in your other eye.
Summary
People who are blind in one eye experience many challenges in adjusting to their condition.
You may also experience problems like eye strain in your good eye and sensitivity to light.
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