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Oh yeah, I have strabismus (crossed eyes) as well as some nystagmus. I've been a nurse for 27 years and really don't have issues. Patients never comment on it as all they usually care about is that I provide care. I don't think I'd worry about.
As a student you are stressed enough - just come up with some kind of off hand but short comment if you are asked about it.
I just say, "oh I've had it from birth - no issues" and go on with what I'm doing.
Good luck in school
9 hours ago, traumaRUs said:Oh yeah, I have strabismus (crossed eyes) as well as some nystagmus. I've been a nurse for 27 years and really don't have issues. Patients never comment on it as all they usually care about is that I provide care. I don't think I'd worry about.
As a student you are stressed enough - just come up with some kind of off hand but short comment if you are asked about it.
I just say, "oh I've had it from birth - no issues" and go on with what I'm doing.
Good luck in school
Wow, thank you! It's great to hear from other people who have this condition.
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Okay, I don't technically see myself visually impaired, but I'm sure people would say that because I have an eye condition called nystagmus. I've had it my whole life and it's never gave me any problems. I can decrease the movement of my eyes by turning my head.
Anyways, I am currently a student nurse and it's been challenging but really rewarding. But I feel really alone in the profession because of my condition. I don't know if anyone out there has a visual impairment or a disability and is a nurse, but please reach out. ?