Originally Posted by
Velo Dog
... I'm still plenty strong enough to ride and, with training, to make the trip--but the double vision and ptosis (drooping eyelids) make it impossible to ride for more than a few minutes unless I hold one eye open with a finger, which is tedious (there are some options, which we're beginning to explore).
As I said, no sympathy is required: This is far from the worst thing that can happen, and I'm dealing with it. ...
Would stoking a tandem be an acceptable option? I have met a few visually handicapped stokers, one totally blind, who were able to maintain high levels of physical fitness.
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