So many people ride with ipods and such...I just don't get it. Perhaps I'm a bit more cautious because I only have one good eye, so I rely on my hearing as a kind of peripheral vision on my left.

Some people think I'm nuts to ride a bike when I'm blind in one eye, particularly my left eye. But those are the people who would think I'm crazy to ride my bike anyways. I still ride, but I've adapted. I'm cautious and I use a mirror on that side. Maybe mirrors would help you, too.

Good that you are going to a specialist--have you been before? Keep us posted.