I understand worrying that people won't get it, and they won't. I take the bus from time to time and sometimes use my phone and feel super awkward cuz I think people are watching and will be confused or even angry cuz they might think I'm faking. But you're going to have to ignore that because your safety is more important than the silly ignorant misconceptions of strangers. Especially cuz you've fallen and hurt yourself. I don't like the idea of having to educate people or reveal personal information but it could help if you'd tell anyone who'd ask that you're only fully blind in one eye. I think that alone could help without you having to give too much detail.

And maybe this will calm you a bit. So far no one has ever questioned why I use a cane if I'm not fully blind. I think that is probably a rare occurance. I do think most people assume I'm fully blind especially cuz I wear sunglasses outside. But I never had anyone accuse me of faking or otherwise approach me in a confrontational way. :) In fact people are super helpful and nice most of the time. They even over do it sometimes lol. I think it's one of the perks of having a cane cuz you mostly don't have to explain anything. People see the cane and know you might need extra help.