Re: Pain Scale or Pain Log/

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> But slowly losing my eye sight in the only eye I have, the other artificial,

and makes it hard to use the computer. And don't know what I will do once I

can't see or use the computer.

Hi ,

I work with people with disabilities, including those who are losing or

have lost their vision.

Now, while you still have eyesight, is the time to start learning how to

live without it. You won't have to stop using the computer, just

because your sight goes. You will just need to get a computer with the

appropriate programs and you'll be good to go. You'll be able to send

and receive email, work spreadsheets, all sorts of things. Playing

cards on line or manipulating photos won't work out very well of course.

But that will be about the extent of your computer limitations.

You have an Australia yahoo email address, so I am assuming you are some

where in that big and wonderful land. Australia has excellent people and

resources to help you with the transition. Please, please, use the

wonderful services available to you. You'll soon have the skills and

the support you need to function very well.

The Royal Society for the Blind is a very good place to start. They

will be able to put you on the right path and be on it with you as your

sight goes. I don't know where in Australia you live, so here's the

link to the website for the whole country. They'll be able to put you

together with their local people.

http://www.rsb.org.au/

Australia also has an organization called Vision Australia. They can be

an excellent resource for you as well.

http://www.visionaustralia.org.au/

Losing one's eyesight is scary. But, once you have the right tools in

place, you'll be able to cook, clean, get around fine outdoors, use the

computer, and do almost everything sighted people do. You won't be able

to drive a car, but you can take a bus, shuttle, or taxi, so you won't

feel like you're 'shut in.'

You won't be able to see the screen, but you will be able to follow all

well made television programs. Please learn all about audio books too.

Your local library folks will be happy to teach you. Most libraries

have home services too, so they will be able to help you have home

entertainment for free. RSB will be able to steer you in the right

direction too.

Please get on this right away. The more you learn now, the less

stressful the transition will be. Once you've learned how all these

basic things work and have made the appropriate connections to keep your

life interesting, you'll be well prepared for whatever the future brings.

Lyndi

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