The story could end with her leaving a legacy. Despite being blind, she might use her resources to help other people with visual impairments. For instance, she could fund research for new treatments or support organizations that assist the blind.
In some versions, she could use her wealth to seek the best medical treatment and regain her sight, which would be a happy ending. However, in other cases, she may become bitter and isolated because of her blindness, and end up alone and unhappy.
She has to rely on others for many things. For example, she needs help to move around her own house which she used to navigate easily.
It could be due to a genetic disease. Some genetic disorders can lead to vision loss as a person ages.
It could also be due to a hereditary disease. Some genetic disorders can cause blindness over time. The rich old lady might have inherited this from her family. This would change her life drastically as she is used to a life of luxury but now has to deal with the challenges of blindness, such as relying on others for daily tasks and adjusting to a world without visual cues.
It could end with the blind rich man realizing the true value of things other than money. Maybe he starts to focus more on his relationships or the experiences he can have in other ways, like through touch or sound, rather than just his wealth.
Often, it ends happily with the two of them overcoming all the obstacles and getting married. They prove that love is more important than money or social class.
Often, they end up together happily. Despite the initial differences in their economic status, they overcome all the obstacles like family disapproval and social pressure, and their love prevails.
There are also some rare cases where the old man outsmarts the demon. He uses his wits and some loophole in the deal to escape the demon's grasp. However, these endings are not as common as the ones where the old man suffers the consequences of his deal - they are more like a glimmer of hope in a rather dark genre of stories.
Well, the story might start with the old blind lady's journey to the doctor. She might have been led by someone or used her walking stick to find her way. When she met the doctor, he was empathetic towards her blindness. He not only focused on her physical ailment but also made sure she was comfortable during the visit. The doctor might have had to adjust his normal procedures to suit her needs. For example, he might have described the medical instruments he was using in detail. In the end, the doctor's care and the old blind lady's trust in him led to a successful treatment.
I'm not sure which specific 'rich old lady story' you are referring to. There could be many stories about rich old ladies. It could be a story about a rich old lady who donates a large amount of money to charity and changes many people's lives. Or it could be a story about a rich old lady who has a very luxurious lifestyle with her wealth.
It could end happily, like the two people who have been writing letters finally meet in person and get married.