Sight Loss - The Essential Guide

Author: 

Antonia Chitty & Victoria Dawson

Sight loss affects 1.8 million people in the UK. RNIB research predicts that numbers of people with partial sight and blindness in the UK will double to nearly 4 million by 2050. This practical guide will explain the causes of sight loss and focus on help and practical tips to make everyday life easier.

By following RNIB guidelines on font and layout, the book will be accessible for partially sighted people, but it will also contain helpful advice for carers and families of partially sighted or blind people. Age-related macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetes-related eye disease will all be covered in detail, together with information on causes, detection and treatment.

This book will also provide information on which professionals you will meet, how to cope emotionally and where to get support, reassuring the reader of what to expect during this problematic and confusing time. Mobility, adapting your home and financial help will be covered too, making this practical guide invaluable for anyone who is concerned about their own, or a family member's, sight loss.