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.

Veterans Information and Advice

Top 10 most popular low vision aids

Sight Scotland Veterans rehabilitation officer Fiona gives insight into the top ten most popular low vision aids the charity issues to its members.

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Top five tips for eye health in older people

Here are our five tops tips for eye health in older people.

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Top tips for cooking with a visual impairment

There are plenty of techniques and pieces of equipment that can help blind and partially sighted people to cook safely.

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Travel concessions and travel cards for blind and partially sighted people

A summary of some travel concessions and travel cards for which blind and partially sighted people could be eligible.

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Types of mobility canes for vision impairment

Mobility canes are a form of mobility aid that enable blind or visually impaired people to go about their daily business when out and about, especially in unfamiliar areas.

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Unified English Braille (UEB)

Since braille's creation in the 19th century, different braille codes have developed in countries across the world. Today, the primary braille code in the United Kingdom is Unified English Braille

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Using tactile resources to support visually impaired children's reading skills

Sally Paterson, a Qualified Teacher of Visual Impairment, explains why books with tactile illustrations are so important for children with visual impairment.

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What is braille?

Braille is a tactile system that allows blind and partially sighted people to access literacy by reading and writing.

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What is diabetic retinopathy?

Learn about How diabetic retinopathy affects the eyes and vision.

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Who was Louis Braille?

Learn more about Louis Braille - the creator of the braille code.

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Who will support me with my sight loss diagnosis?

There are a number of health and social care professionals you will meet following a sight loss diagnosis who will be able to support you in different ways.

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Why sight loss can affect sleep

Sleep is essential for our general health and wellbeing. However, vision loss can affect the body’s sleep schedule. People with visual impairment can experience more insomnia and tiredness during the day, as a result.

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Have a question about sight loss? Get in touch.

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