Eye loss affects people differently according to age, the nature of the disease or accident and, most importantly, the psychological disposition of the person affected.

"Of extreme importance is each individual's psychological reaction to the loss of an eye. And here the difference between any two people can be striking, ranging all the way from 'What's the use of living?' to 'I hardly notice the difference.'" (pg. 17)

The way people perceive their eye loss gives rise to different methods of approaching and dealing with their recovery. As just one inspiring example, Mr. Brady describes the recovery attitude of Sammy Davis, Jr.

"When this great entertainer had the top rung practically in his grasp in 1954, a car crash damaged his left eye beyond repair. While recuperating he vowed : 'When I come back, there can be no "He's almost as good as he ever was." I've got to be better.'" (pg. 18)

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