If your child has a sight problem, then you will want to know how it will affect his or her learning and development. Contact your local education authority and ask for the specialist in visual impairment. Don't wait until school age - the sooner you get advice and support, the better. There are many self-help and support groups for people with sight problems. Talking it over Facing life with severe sight problems can be very difficult.
Many people feel depressed, bewildered and anxious - all of which is perfectly natural.
Ask your hospital, your own doctor, social services or your local voluntary society for blind people about support groups or other ways of talking it over. Money matters Living with poor sight always involves extra costs - for example you may need to use taxis instead of buses. There are no 'automatic' benefits for people with sight problems, but it's worth finding out about benefits you could claim. Many people with sight problems have successfully claimed. Attendance Allowance - for people aged 66 and over You may also be entitled to other general benefits such as Income Support or Housing Benefit.