There a number of really good threads on HN where blind users contribute from their own experience. I strongly suggest you go and read them before deciding it's

There a number of really good threads on HN where blind users contribute from their own experience. I strongly suggest you go and read them before deciding it's not a viable career: "Ask HN: I'm a software engineer going blind, how should I prepare?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22918980 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=22918980 "Ask HN: How to prepare as soon-to-be blind developer?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30339187 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=30339187 "Ask HN: Blind programmers, what can I do to make my code easier for you?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18478776 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18478776 "Ask HN: How should a programming language accommodate disabled programmers?" https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18414562 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=18414562