Opinion ID: 2050973
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 1

Heading: Petitioner's Physical Health

Text: 55. In 1990, Petitioner was diagnosed with a tumor of the parotid gland. BX 32 at 2. Petitioner waited until 1992 to undergo surgery for the tumor. BX B at attachment 4, 32 at 2-3; Tr. I 192-94, Tr. II 37. At the time, he feared that the tumor was cancerous, but it proved not to be so. During this time period, he went to work, shut the door, took the telephone off the hook, and slept. Tr. I 193, Tr. II 37. 56. Petitioner was diagnosed with glaucoma in 1992. BX 34 at 1. Prior to the diagnosis, he was terrified to sleep at night, for fear that his vision would worsen. Tr. II 38. In 1995, he underwent laser surgery, but he has suffered a permanent loss of most of the vision in his left eye. BX 34 at 1. He has moderate myopia in his right eye, which is corrected with glasses. BX 34 at 3. He uses a magnifier, special glasses, and glare-reducing filters to enhance his vision. BX B attachment 2. He manages his glaucoma with medication. BX 34 at 3. 57. Petitioner has used the rehabilitation services of Columbia Lighthouse for the Blind. BX B at Attachment 2; Tr. I at 188-90. Petitioner has learned how to conduct on-line research and to use the Internet through a special program with Howard University School of Law. Tr. II at 122. He attends the National Capital Citizens with Low Vision support group. BX B at attachment 2. He also has attended a program sponsored by the Maryland Department of Education for low-vision or sight-impaired attorneys. Tr. I 40. 58. Petitioner currently is under treatment for high blood pressure, with medication. Id. 195.