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How Others Live With Sight Loss

Sharing experiences of how you live with any degree of sight loss can be beneficial to others with the same condition. As well as picking up tips and learning about useful equipment, it helps others to know that they are not alone.

Sam SeaveyThe Blind Life

It’s  worth taking a look at Sam Seavey of The Blind Life 

Sam is the author of an honest blog ‘Learn How to Live Your Best Blind Life’. He trials innovative products, new to the market, assessing their viability and practicalities.

Sam writes, ‘I never imagined that The Blind Life would reach over 20,000 subscribers and become the number one channel on YouTube for assistive technology for the VIP community!’.

Check out his informative videos which are current and being added to all the time.

RNIB

The  RNIB have recently relaunched their website with their biggest ever campaign ‘See the person, not the sight loss’.

The site hosts a wealth of information about how to look after your eyes, living with sight loss and assistive aids & technology that can help, equality and wellbeing.

Visit the RNIB website

 

Further information

Coming to terms with sight loss

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Losing your vision can have a big impact on your mental health

Find out how to get emotional support