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The young adult with recent vision loss: a pilot case study
Insight (American Society of Ophthalmic Registered Nurses)
|December 1, 1991
Summary
Losing sight means the end of a familiar way of life. Blindness profoundly impacts an individual's self-image, not just their vision.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Ophthalmology
- Sociology
Background:
- Acquired blindness signifies the cessation of a previously established sighted existence.
- It necessitates the abandonment of familiar daily practices and routines.
Observation:
- The experience of losing sight is more than a physical impairment.
- It represents a significant disruption to an individual's established life patterns.
Findings:
- Blindness is not merely a visual deficit but a profound blow to one's self-perception.
- The self-image, developed over a lifetime, is deeply affected by the loss of sight.
Implications:
- Understanding acquired blindness requires acknowledging its psychological and social dimensions.
- Interventions should address the impact on self-image and daily life adaptation.