The Checkup with Doctor Mike She Doesn't Want To Cure Her Blindness | Molly Burke
Oct 12, 2025
Molly Burke, a blind creator and motivational speaker, opens up about her journey with vision loss and her new book, *Unseen*. She shares insights on the emotional impact of her condition, highlighting why many disabled individuals reject the idea of a cure. Molly passionately critiques pity-based charity campaigns and emphasizes the importance of inclusive design. She also discusses her experiences with bullying, the significance of support from her family, and her mission to educate others about disability, identity, and representation.
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How To Behave Around Guide Dogs
- Ignore a guide dog when it wears a harness and treat it as mobility equipment rather than a pet.
- Ask the handler about the dog only if necessary and avoid petting or distracting the animal.
Poster Child Promise Betrayal
- Molly described being the poster child for a vision-research charity from age five and promised a cure in ten years.
- She went blind in 2008 and felt betrayed when the promised cure never came, which shaped her childhood trauma.
Rapid Vision Loss And Hallucinations
- Molly recounted losing most of her vision over six to eight months at age 14, describing tunnel vision progression.
- She also experiences Charles Bonnet syndrome with constant neon visual hallucinations.
