My problem is the opposite. I go blind looking at sheet music!
When I had my first lessons, the teacher would play & I would play what he played.
I couldn't play it from the sheet.

I can pretty much play any song I've ever heard, in any key.
Some of the super fast things don't register right away & I have to see them in my mind.

My brother played trumpet but could only play with music in front of him.
He always said, " I wish I could play by ear."
I've always said, " I wish I could read."

But I've resolved myself to the fact that I have a talent many don't have.
I'm okay with that today.