Touch plays a crucial role for those with vision loss from "summary" of The Mind's Eye by Oliver Sacks
Touch, in all its forms, becomes heightened and intensified for those who have lost their vision. The sense of touch not only compensates for the loss of vision but also plays a crucial role in helping these individuals navigate and understand the world around them. The tactile sense becomes a primary means of gathering information, allowing them to explore their surroundings and form mental images through touch. Through touch, individuals with vision loss are able to perceive shapes, textures, and spatial relationships that would otherwise be impossible to discern without sight. They rely on their hands to feel their way through the world, using touch to build a mental map of their surroundings. This tactile exploration not only provides them with essential information about their environment but also helps them to create a sense of continuity and cohe...
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