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What do blind people see? (feddit.uk)

submitted 1 year ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Like, is it just total darkness or, the opposite? Is it easier for them to fall asleep given that there's no light to distract them whilst trying to nod off?

I feel like an absolute ass for asking these questions, and I'm honestly not trying to hurt anyone's feelings or anything.

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[–] [email protected] 22 points 1 year ago

Let's wait for an affected person chiming in, but the way it was explained to me is this (when you were born blind): You don't see anything. There's no part in your brain developed to "see". It is as if you tried to "see" with your elbow. There is no perception of sight l.