The Mystery of the Eye and the Shadow of Blindness

John H. Gryfe is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon practising in
Toronto.

Blindness is perceived by some as a tragedy, by others as a medical or
technical problem, and by still others as a social dilemma. Such
perceptions influence our social relations with the sightless. We may,
for example, be overly solicitous, a reflection of our discomfort.

Being ocularly challenged has become an ongoing learning experience for
author Rod Michalko. Rather than succumbing to a life of trepidation,
hesitation, and remorse, he has grasped the opportunity to serve as a
counselor to blind parents, their blind children, and those who work
with the blind. His book, which is divided into seven chapters, explores
and ultimately educates the reader about the joys experienced by most of
the blind population. He urges us to recognize that blindness need not
condemn a person to a life of mediocrity, and to treat people who
happens to be blind as equals. Healthcare professionals health
caregivers will be informed and challenged by this articulate and highly
readable book.