Name
Mildred Roma
Born
3/17/56
Home
Michigan
Diagnosis
RP and MD
Eyes Affected
Both
Eye Color
Blue
Age at Diagnosis
49
Acuity
Not sure
Treatment
Diet
Prognosis or Current State of
Vision
26 degree of peripheral vision and 3 small blind spots in central vision
Family History
Grandmother blind, but do not know from what.
Impact on My Life
Had to give up driving a school bus. Have had O & M training so far. Learning to do hobbies, love the internet and I am learning a lot and doing a lot of reading. Just bought Dan Roberts MD book! Had to give up driving, which is hard.
Positive Effects
Still working on that one.
Adaptations
Learning to slow down and do things different.
Employment
Not employed. Gave up driving school bus, which I really miss.
More About Me
Have 4 children, Married 36 years. Just found out my 2nd son (21) has Stargardt's.
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