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Blind and partially sighted people are frequently asked annoying, inappropriate and sometimes hurtful or just plain daft questions. Think that you know everything about living with sight loss? Find out more.

What to know #BeforeYouAsk

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How we can help

The advice you want, the support you need, the way you choose.

How to keep your eyes healthy

Find out how to look after your eyes and what to do if you notice changes in your vision.

Your eyes

Find information on eye conditions and what to expect if you're diagnosed with an eye condition.

Eye tests explained

Find out what happens at an eye test and how to prepare.

Diagnosis and next steps

Support and resources to help you navigate your eye care journey.

Practical and emotional support

Explore all the ways we can help. We’ll get you access to the people, organisations, experts or information you need - the way you choose.

Supporting others

Find out how you can support friends, family and loved ones who have been diagnosed with sight loss. If you're a carer, parent or guardian there are benefits.

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Meet our community

How we work together

Connect Voices Network

Get involved in RNIB’s work and help shape what we do. Whether it's completing a short survey, taking part in a quick poll or sharing your views in an online discussion, you choose how involved you want to be.

Join our Community Facebook group

Our Connect Facebook groups are a supportive space for people with sight loss, their family and friends, and carers to talk to others in a similar situation, ask questions and share tips and stories.

RNIB Connect Radio

RNIB Connect Radio broadcasts 24/7 and serves as your very own radio station. Enjoy a mix of information, entertainment and interviews hosted by our blind and partially sighted presenters.

Donate

£8 a month could help someone overcome challenges associated with their sight loss through attending a Focus on Health and Wellbeing course.

Your £15 a month allows us to provide in depth, life-changing advice to someone recently diagnosed with a sight condition enabling them to remain in their current job.

£20 a month could help someone live more confidently and independently by identifying ways to adapt their home, in a Focus on Confident Living course.

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Donate in memory of someone

£10 could help someone join a Focus on Confident Living Outdoors course to hear about the services, equipment and aids that may be helpful for getting out and about independently.

£30 will run a Talk and Support session, where a group of 6 people with sight loss can share their experiences and enjoy the company of others.

£50 would pay for someone to receive emotional and practical support about their diagnosed condition and the impact on their day to day life from an ECLO (Eye Clinic Liaison Officer) at an incredibly fraught and emotional time.

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