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tried but failed
Parnell:
If you keep at it you will find that “feel” is more important than seeing perfectly. Yes, you need to be able to see platforms and what’s going on but compromised vision isn’t a deal breaker.
I know, as I am blind in my left eye.
Grip and dexterity do, however, matter. But, I’d wager you can figure out other ways to get around the obstacle...if you put the time in.
No matter what, it takes a lot of broken rock to figure it out!
Hope it works out for you.
Tradslinger:
I'm not giving up, just going to have to attack it from a different angle from I have been doing. too many people have had to make major adjustments to do things. I just had to walk away for a little while to regroup and think things better. I have some thick glass to try, I basically ruined what stone that I had manged to find. part of the learning process when no teacher to advise LOL. Jerry
Tradslinger:
--- Quote from: Parnell on January 14, 2021, 10:05:21 am ---If you keep at it you will find that “feel” is more important than seeing perfectly. Yes, you need to be able to see platforms and what’s going on but compromised vision isn’t a deal breaker.
I know, as I am blind in my left eye.
Grip and dexterity do, however, matter. But, I’d wager you can figure out other ways to get around the obstacle...if you put the time in.
No matter what, it takes a lot of broken rock to figure it out!
Hope it works out for you.
--- End quote ---
Distorted vision in one eye can really affect depth perception etc. but my cornea transplant seems to be helping, just may take several more months to heal and clear up. I have macular degeneration as well.
bjrogg:
Just make sure you wear eye protection.
Bjrogg
Marc St Louis:
I have found that as my eyesight has deteriorated with age I have had to wear an increasing in strength reading glasses to properly see what I am doing.
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