What Is Life Like to Live BLIND?

What is it really like to live with blindness? Can someone who is blind live independently, build a career, travel, and thrive? In this inspiring Episode 80 of The Eye-Q Podcast, Dr. Rani Banik sits down with her patient, Milica Milić, who was born with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), to share a story that will challenge the way you think about vision, disability, and what's possible. Rather than allowing blindness to define her, Milica has built an independent life, teaches students with visual impairments, and advocates for greater accessibility and inclusion. Together, we discuss: ✔️ What is Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA) ✔️ Early signs of childhood vision loss ✔️ Growing up with low vision and adapting to everyday life ✔️ How parents can support children with visual impairment ✔️ Living independently with blindness ✔️ Self-advocacy and asking for accommodations with confidence ✔️ Orientation & mobility training, Braille, and assistive technology ✔️ Why blindness doesn't have to limit education, career, or relationships Milica also shares practical advice for both people living with vision loss and those who want to become better allies. Questions answered in this episode: ✔️Can someone who is blind live independently? ✔️What is Leber Congenital Amaurosis (LCA)? ✔️What causes congenital blindness? ✔️How do blind people use technology? ✔️How do people with vision loss navigate daily life? ✔️Can children with blindness succeed in school? ✔️What is low vision rehabilitation? ✔️How can parents support a child with vision loss? ✔️What assistive technology helps blind people? ✔️What is it like living with blindness? Whether you're living with vision loss yourself, caring for someone who is, or simply want to better understand blindness and accessibility, this conversation offers practical insights and a message of hope. 🎧 Watch now and discover why blindness doesn't define what's possible. About My Guest Milica Milić is a teacher of students with visual impairments and an advocate for accessibility and independent living. Diagnosed with Leber's Congenital Amaurosis (LCA), she combines her lived experience with professional expertise to help children with visual impairments build confidence, independence, and life skills. She also mentors young adults with vision loss, helping them navigate education, careers, and daily living. Connect with Me 🌿 Website: https://www.drranibanik.com 🛍 Shop: https://shop.rudranibanikmd.com 📸 Instagram:   / dr.ranibanik   ▶️ Subscribe for weekly videos on eye health, nutrition, brain health, and integrative medicine. #Blindness #LowVision #LebersCongenitalAmaurosis #EyeHealth #VisionLoss #Accessibility #NeuroOphthalmology #EyeQPodcast #DrRaniBanik