This article is interesting for a few reasons. It is about Amy Bower who is an oceanographer despite having macular degeneration and retinitis pigmentosa. One affecting her central vision, and the other her peripheral vision. The article is an inspiration for those with low vision who think they may not be able to perform a particular job. It is also a testiment to the technology avialable to help those of us with low vision.
In Amy's words
"For anyone who finds themselves in the situation I was in 25 years ago, they need to learn to become a very strong self-advocate," Bower said. "And hopefully, you want to pursue something that you're passionate about, because you're going to need the energy that comes from such a passion to push through the challenges."
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