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The Sight Advice FAQ answers questions about living with sight loss, eye health or being newly diagnosed with a sight condition. This includes those who are supporting people through their sight loss journey, including parents, partners, carers and friends.

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This site has been brought to you by RNIB, Guide Dogs, Visionary, VICTA, Fight for Sight, Vision UK and the Macular Society working together in partnership.

Most frequently asked questions

• Can I still drive if I only have sight in one eye?
• I can’t go out; can I get my shopping delivered?
• Can I get a CVI and register as sight impaired (partially sighted) if I have lost the sight in one of my eyes?
• Can I keep claiming my benefits if I'm going abroad?
• Do I have to be registered severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) to receive Attendance Allowance, Personal Independence Payment or Disability Living Allowance?
• What benefits am I entitled to as a severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) person?
• Which mobile phones and smartphones are accessible?
• Can I get money off my council tax?
• How can I be guided safely during the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic?
• How many people in the UK have sight loss?