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I did not have my vision tested (beyond infancy/toddler blindness tests) until I was 15. In hindsight (so to speak) my vision was probably similar all through
by retrac 5y ago
I did not have my vision tested (beyond infancy/toddler blindness tests) until I was 15. In hindsight (so to speak) my vision was probably similar all through childhood (both parents needed glasses in childhood). I could read (and loved it) so no problem right? My vision loss is asymmetric and I was aware of that -- but I also knew everyone tends to have a more dominant eye so I never thought much about it. The idea I had poor vision never occurred to me (or anyone else!)
I've worn glasses daily since. I can still legally drive without them (passed the vision test) but the prospect is a frightening one given that I can't read the text on my computer monitor at my usual preferred size without my glasses unless I squint.