What can my blind husband see? (detailed simulation)

In this week’s video, Paul attempts to describe in great detail exactly what he SEES as a blind person. With the help of some visual effects we will attempt to recreate Paul’s sight for you to experience.

There are many forms of Retinitis Pigmentosa, and everyone in the blind community experiences vision loss in their own way. This is by no means a representation of all people with Paul’s condition — although it’s likely many will relate.

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[MS-ntxe]

In case anyone is wondering what it says on Paul's shirt underneath "Blindness is a spectrum.", it says: "But, ignorance is opaque."

[calliecollins]

My first professional job was working as an assistant to a CEO who was legally blind. Incredibly, neither the job description nor the interview process revealed that her sight was extremely limited, as she didn't like to talk about it. I was about three months in when I noticed my checks were all authorized by the American Disability Association. I had no idea. I thought she just got very tired and needed me to read her emails aloud every afternoon. Her receptionist finally explained and told me to give her options at restaurants so she didn't just order a generic chicken sandwich every single time because practically every restaurant has one. I found ways to be much more helpful after I understood why I was there. She was so lovely with me and I miss her.

[ericmoore]

I've been diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa myself, two years ago. I've been scared, but your videos have brought me comfort. Thanks for sharing your story

[Amy-blsp]

My husband has nerve damage that has made him legally deaf. I think he's about as deaf as Paul is blind, if that makes sense. He's described it as trying to hear over loud TV static. The demonstrations are very helpful to let people know what they're going through, because I think normal-sighted/normal-hearing people have a hard time imagining it. I see how hard my husband tries to "pass" as hearing and it must be exhausting just getting through the day. Thanks for showing life as an interabled couple. More education is always a good thing!

[bmk]

Love how chipper you are, Paul, no matter what you’re talking about. Even when you’re describing the difficulties you face with your blindness. What a positive ray of sunshine you are!

[Ms_show]

Shall we give it up one time for Matthew. We love you Paul, and you radiate so much light and joy. But Matthew, your commitment and dedication to walking this journey with Paul is so inspiring, and comforting. Best wishes to you both ❤️

[lecoco]

I know you guys focus on Paul's blindness. But can you please, even if it's just once, show how Paul's angry face look like. He smiles more than the people in a beauty pageant. It's difficult to picture him with an angry face ❤

[emilyzorzonello]

I’ve felt so alone since going blind and it’s been so hard to describe what I can see when people ask. I’m glad I’m not alone in describing my vision as like an old box tv that is fuzzy that you would slap the side of to make clear except that I can’t slap my head and make it better lol. Since finding you guys a week or so ago I feel less alone and that there are people who understand what it’s like to be blind. Thank you Paul for being so open and thank you Matthew for being so understanding and helping share what it’s like for Paul but also what it’s like for you as his husband. I gave up on my hopes for a husband and a family when I went blind at 22 but now a little hope has been restored. Thank you for sharing! ❤

[danielgomezjr.]

Seeing so much content from these two is very surreal for me. I had an accident as a child and was (to what family/doctors have said) completely blind total darkness. I was going through therapy for a few months and then my vision came back 20/20. I always think about how different my life would've been had my sight not come back.

So I've always had total respect and am In awe with visually impaired people because it was almost me. Not to sound like it's something I escaped but its hard to think about "what could've been" when it seemed so short lived. I love this channel and always await more content. It makes me happy :)

[azar]

It became so much more dificult to see when the static came in.

[lvasconcellos]

I came looking for this video, because I just saw Paul reading in a short video and I was totally confused. I am glad this video exists. Thank you so much for clarifying what blindness really is.

Now, the description of what is seen instead of black sounds like what we all see if we rub our eyes for too long or too hard, or even when something hits our eyes. It's like the eye is recalibrating our vision or something.

[katieweeman]

It would be really cool to hear from you two on your tips to making a relationship work (interabled or not)—it seems like you have such a strong and healthy relationship so i think everyone would really value your advice!

[Bookwormscififan]

Oh the static is like when I get a sudden wave of lightheadedness! Just black and silver flecks floating around my vision as my head suddenly goes light.

I think my first understanding that blindness isn’t just complete darkness was actually watching the tv series Daredevil. The specific episode is when he describes what he sees as “a world on fire”, that’s when I realised that you can still sort of see when you’re blind, and that different people are at different levels.

[jerryestesbmx]

You hit the nail on the head with this video. I've got RP my self and this video is perfect explanation on how we see. Keep up the great and funny videos I love them.

[PokhrajRoy.]

It’s always nice to see videos from you two and Paul’s laughter

[auroragloqueen]

Wow what a simulation of the narrow scope. Thank you for sharing and enlightening us

[SMHLG]

Great description job. I am French and also legally blind due to an agression . I lost all my central vision in both eyes. I work as a librarian and had made by a friend who is optician simulation glasses showing how my vision is so that people can understand how I see. We propose during holidays to people to discover different aspects of the librarian work by participating to a few tasks ( choosing books, creating animations…) . And since I integrated this team I added the activity of working with me with simulation glasses on. .. Quite interesting experience either for me as there guide and for them apparently.

[rachelbest]

Thank you Paul for such a good explanation of what being legally blind means. My family and a couple optometrists have called me legally blind but since my glasses correct to 20/60 I am not. I definitely like partially sighted and I think I will use that from now on.

[EvieVermont]

I appreciate your explaining blindness and its spectrum and showing us what Paul sees. Great education for the sighted community. Plus the humor and lighthearted way you explain? Is refreshing. Thanks so much.

[aRealAndHumanManThing]

not even through the ads, but already hyped.
Good representations of (color) blindness are interesting af.

Especially since youtube is around and we can put it over videos, rather than showing it to kids in school on overhead projectors.

Through the ads by now, and having you two present it rather than a middle school biology teacher makes it even better