Let’s keep it Civil!
In one episode our podcast series, we had the privilege of interviewing Hayley, a visually impaired civil servant, about her experiences concerning workplace assessments, adjustments,
25/08/2024
Tag: Sight loss
“My eyesight is impacting me at work”
Losing eyesight is challenging, scary and disconcerting. Having to change the way you do things, adapting to new challenges and learning new skills can be exhausting. Perhaps one of the most difficult aspects of eyesight deterioration is the uncertainty around employment.
28/10/2022
Dealing with Sight Loss: Being Blind in Business
A disability doesn’t define someone, nor does it equal inability. Whilst it’s important to understand the unique circumstances people may have, often I’ve found it can become all-encompassing to that individual.
10/02/2020
Life Beyond the OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography) Scan
You happily go along to the optometrist, feeling good about life. Then comes the bolt out of the blue when the OCT scan reveals a problem. You need to be referred to an ophthalmologist.
16/08/2019
Fancy a REAL Blind Date?
If you’re going to accept an invitation for a date from someone who has appalling sight like me, don’t be fooled. It’s no good thinking you may as well turn up wearing your old gardening clobber and save yourself a bit of time; if your date is blind, what the heck will it matter what you look like.
15/08/2019
Look on the Bright Side of Being Registered Blind!
To be registered severely sight impaired (blind) you don’t need to have complete sight loss, you just need to meet certain criteria.
07/08/2019
Coming Out Blind
Come out blind. Begin to live again: with freedom, independence and laughing at real humour, not just at yourself
26/07/2019
Blind People In Pakistan
I faced a lot of problems in my childhood because of society’s attitude towards people with disabilities. But I overcame it. I am a warrior.
19/04/2019
Seeing Beyond the Eyes Zone podcast from #Optrafair
Our latest podcast, live from our Seeing Beyond the Eyes Zone at Optrafair 2019, updates you on the success of the project to date and
03/04/2019
Disempowered at The Eye Clinic
BJ Edwards shares his experience of accessing eye care in the 21st century. I have always received excellent medical care. As a patient who has
28/11/2018