Looking for a book title of a story (possibly a series), set in space, with a blind protagonist

The story, set up in space, revolves around a main protagonist, who loses his eye sight, potentially while in jail. He gets special glasses, allowing him to see what others, nearby, see (including animals).

At one point he gets lost in space, however finds a new way of space travel.

Thanks!

>1 alourie: Hi! I'm afraid I don't know the name of the book, but you're more likely to connect with someone who might if you give your thread a descriptive title. You can request a title change at https://www.librarything.com/topic/349163. (Please don't start a duplicate thread.) Also be sure to check out our tips for posting. Good luck!

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>2 amanda4242: Thank you amanda4242, posted the request on the linked thread.

What year was it read? Old(ish) tells nothing.

Was it adult fiction? May be worth mentioning that too ...

I recognise it, and have a copy on my physical shelves, but cannot immediately remember the tile or author, but will look for it. There is a dog called Seymour, and a woman named Helen.

Nightwalk? The cover has a guy with some kind of goggles on the front, and the summary mentions a dog.

>7 keachachu: that is certainly the one I am thinking of, and the cover is the one I have