03-29-2009, 07:56 PM
Hi,
To some extent my fear of losing my vision is caused by the difficulties of the last four years during which I've had from poor to almost no vision. Over much of the last four years, I have not been able to drive, to watch TV (although I did listen to it), to play computer games (still not completely able), to read (and so, to follow fora, etc.). While I suspect that some of those limitations could be overcome, most cannot be.
While losing my hearing is not something I'd want, I do not think that it would have such a great effect on my life. TV is broadcast (mostly) with subtitles, most computer games can be played with the sound turned off anyway, the written word does not need hearing to be enjoyed, one can drive without hearing, and so fourth. The social interactions are made more difficult when one is deaf; I know that because of my father. But the opportunity for social interactions is, I think, reduced more by the inability to get around that blindness causes than by the deafness.
So, admitting that it is my opinion and subjective, I still fear blindness much more than deafness. Not arguing, just exploring my viewpoint.
-Pete
Quote:I realize one cannot really argue about one's fears, but why is vision more important to you than hearing?I agree, one cannot argue, but one can discuss. Which is worse is not objective, but subjective and depends on what we value.
To some extent my fear of losing my vision is caused by the difficulties of the last four years during which I've had from poor to almost no vision. Over much of the last four years, I have not been able to drive, to watch TV (although I did listen to it), to play computer games (still not completely able), to read (and so, to follow fora, etc.). While I suspect that some of those limitations could be overcome, most cannot be.
While losing my hearing is not something I'd want, I do not think that it would have such a great effect on my life. TV is broadcast (mostly) with subtitles, most computer games can be played with the sound turned off anyway, the written word does not need hearing to be enjoyed, one can drive without hearing, and so fourth. The social interactions are made more difficult when one is deaf; I know that because of my father. But the opportunity for social interactions is, I think, reduced more by the inability to get around that blindness causes than by the deafness.
So, admitting that it is my opinion and subjective, I still fear blindness much more than deafness. Not arguing, just exploring my viewpoint.
-Pete
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