I think what many have added to this fear was television in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Back in those days many TV shows would often have a “Very Special Episode” where the main character would go temporarily blind. (off the top of my head Steve McGarrett on the original “Hawaii Five-O” went blind in an episode, Joe Mannix on “Mannix” went blind in an episode, Jim Phelps went blind in an episode of “Mission Impossible”, Matt Dillon went blind in an episode of “Gunsmoke”, etc…). There also seemed to be blind characters on TV movies and theatrical movies. Watching those shows just helped build up my anxiety of that fear.
As it is, my eyesight has always been good. I didn’t need eye glasses until I was in my 50’s and right now I just need them for reading and drawing. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that My eyes stay healthy and strong.
