If you are legally blind your standard deduction is higher. That means that a bit less of your income is taxable. Not sure what you mean by "not a dependent but listed on the return." Are you filing a joint return with a spouse?
2017 Standard Deductions
Single $6350 (65 or older + $1550)
Married Filing Separately $6350 (65 or older + $1250)
Married Filing Jointly $12,700 (65 or older + $1250@)
Head of Household $9350 (65 or older + $1550)
If you are legally blind then the standard deduction increases by $1250 on a joint return; or by $1550 if you are single or head of household.
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