Adapting to and learning to live with sight loss can be difficult, and it can be challenging to know who to turn to in order to get the answers you need.

We've put together the following information, advice and resources for individuals experiencing sight loss, their friends and family members, carers, and professionals, to provide answers to some of the most common questions and worries.

Explore our information and advice pages below, and if you have any questions left unanswered please do visit our Get Support page and get in touch.

Info and Advice

Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD): Treatment, Symptoms & Diagnosis

Learn about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), its causes, symptoms, and treatment options in Scotland. Get expert advice and support today.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration guide

Download Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans' guide on Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD).

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Explained: Cataracts

Answering commonly asked questions about cataracts.

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Explained: Charles Bonnet Syndrome

A Sight Scotland Veterans Rehabilitation Officer offers expert advice on Charles Bonnet Syndrome and how to cope with the condition.

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Five things to know about sighted guiding

In our latest blog, Sight Scotland Veterans Rehabilitation Officer, Mick Hilton, shares five key things to know about sighted guiding for people with sight loss or a visual impairment.

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Low vision and useful equipment guide

Download Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans' guide on low vision and useful equipment.

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Mobility cane or guide dog?

For blind or partially sighted people, the choice between using a cane or a guide dog is often a personal one.

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NaviLens guide

How to use Navilens at Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans sites.

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Staying safe: Road crossing tips for blind and partially sighted people

Negotiating pedestrian crossings is something many people take for granted – but crossing the road when you’re blind or visually impaired can feel daunting.

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Support for sight loss in the workplace

If you develop sight loss when you are in work, there is support for you and your employer to help you continue in employment.

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Our new names

We are proud to announce the new names of our two sister charities and share why we changed our names. We’ve continually adapted to ensure we're there for people with sight loss, and will be there in the future too.

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About us

For over 230 years, we have been supporting people impacted by visual impairment. We are one of Scotland's oldest charities and we're dedicated to empowering blind and partially sighted people to lead fulfilling lives.

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