Department of Ophthalmology

Legally blind woman navigates Denver art world with her guide dog by her side

Written by UCHealth | April 27, 2022

When you first meet Myrna Hayutin, you wouldn’t know that she’s legally blind, even though her guide dog, Gouda, gives you a clue. She says her doctors always tell her, “You’re blind, but you don’t look it or act like it.” This is something Hayutin takes pride in because she hasn’t let her visual impairment get in the way of a fulfilling life, or a successful career.