Losing Your Vision Doesn't Have to Mean Losing Your Confidence

Throughout your life your vision has been your primary sense. Some researchers estimate that the sense of sight provides approximately 80% of all the information we receive about the world. It's likely that you've been using your vision — probably unconsciously, for the most part — to double check the accuracy of your other senses. For example, when you've heard a fire engine, your tendency may have been to confirm it is indeed an engine by turning to look at it. Because of this tendency and because you now have reduced vision, you may feel less confident about your other senses.

In time, and with training, you will learn how to make maximum use of all your senses: your sense of touch, hearing, smell, and any remaining vision — and your visual memory. Gradually, with practice and successful new experiences, you will begin to trust your other senses and rebuild your confidence.

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• Maximize your sense of Hearing
• Maximize your sense of Smell
• Maximize your sense of Touch