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A Developer’s Journey
A One-Eye Programmer’s Dilemma. Looking for Advice.
After one of my eyes is semi-blinded, what should I do next?
Is Is there any one-eyed programmer out there? I’m writing this seeking advice, recommendations, and support on what’s next for a programmer who has only one eye remaining.
If you’re reading this from my Reddit, Twitter, or Mastodon post, I would sincerely appreciate your response if you are or know any one-eyed programmer who would love to link up and share their experiences and advice.
I’m also open to responses on this Medium post.
Background: I unexpectedly went blind within 6 hours due to a severe Retina Detachment. It happened without any known or suspected symptoms beforehand. Initially, my left eye was fully blinded. After undergoing an operation and a month of recovery, it is now semi-visible, with vision that allows me to see but not read. (Full story here).
The state of my eyes
To understand my dilemma, it’s important to know the state of my eyes.
My left eye is blurry and distorted (straight lines appear wavy). I can see things in general, but I can’t use it for reading (or anything involving programming or reading…
