Should I tell my colleagues that I am blind in one eye? Does anyone work in childcare and could share some advice?

I currently work in childcare (not in the US so idk if it’s different there). I am blind in one eye and have reduced vision in the other.

With possibly undiagnosed adhd or autism.

I can still work well in childcare, it just takes me longer to do things and I have to be more alert of my surroundings.

I’ve had past anxiety/bad experiences where other workplaces don’t understand my blindness and get upset that I take so long. Or they get worried when I tell them I have vision problems and ask me all these questions and I feel like it hinders their trust in me.
So I try and avoid telling work because it’s easier.

But I’m at a new place and am wondering if I should tell them my vision problems. But I’m worried that it’ll hinder their trust in my abilities and my job.

I’ve had such bad experiences before because staff don’t understand me and I really don’t want to have sh*tty time at this new place

Any advice would be appreciated

Posted Jun 11, 2026, 2:30 AM UTC

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