Coping with Achromatopsia

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I am curious how people cope with this unique impairment, as I have heard of many different methods. Personally I wear tinted lenses with a prescription indoors at almost all times. When I do go outside I have a pair of prescription sunglasses that I wear which help alot though I still have to squint to see due to the extreme light sensitivity which comes with this disability. I mostly avoid going outside however as I naturally dislike direct sunlight. It is recommended I use a white cane, however I refuse as I do not like to draw that kind of attention to myself. I used to sleep all day and just wake up at night to do all my activities which was very pleasant as my friends are up at night also. It is impossible for me to get a drivers license which makes traveling a very difficult venture. I am currently trying to get government support, however last time I attempted it I was refused for seeming too independant. In sum that is how I cope with Achromatopsia. How do you cope?