Stargardt's disease is hereditary and a form of macular degeneration. It causes you to gradually lose your eyesight. If I had it, I honestly don't know if I'd run. I hate running as it is. As much as I love my dogs, I'm not sure I'd trust one to not get me lost or run me into a tree. Maybe if they were specially trained, but even then it's kind of intimidating to put your trust in a dog, no matter how smart. I'd rather have a guide person running with me.
I commented on Austin's blog.
I wonder who would be willing to be paid to be your seeing eye person if this happened to you.
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