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Blindness is predominantly a problem related to age. As we grow older, the likelihood of debilitating sight problems increases. Even when it is gradual, this can be highly demoralising, leading older people to cut themselves off from their social networks and become isolated in their own homes. This in turn can lead to an increased incidence of accidents in the home, hospitalisation and placement in long-term care – all very expensive and frequently unnecessary. A timely skilled intervention can ensure that people losing their sight can continue an active and independent life.

Further Reading 

Coping with Feelings.

Managing sight loss - national and local support

Impact of sight loss in older people in Britain 

Transforming the UK's Eye Health, Eye Care & Sight Loss Services 

Blindness is predominantly a problem related to age. As we grow older, the likelihood of debilitating sight problems increases. Even when it is gradual, this can be highly demoralising, leading older people to cut themselves off from their social networks and become isolated in their own homes. This in turn can lead to an increased incidence of accidents in the home, hospitalisation and placement in long-term care – all very expensive and frequently unnecessary. A timely skilled intervention can ensure that people losing their sight can continue an active and independent life.

Transforming the UK's Eye Health, Eye Care & Sight Loss Services