As for his sight he will remain blind through purgatory because purgatory “Is fire without its light.” The soul takes this in stride, "I am not worthy e'er to see again/The face of day". Despite being blind, Gerontius is told that he will see God for a split second during judgment.
Regarding his sight, he will remain blind throughout purgatory because purgatory is "fire without its light." The soul accepts this, saying, "I am not worthy ever to see again/The face of day." Despite being blind, Gerontius is told that he will briefly see God during judgment.