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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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Most frequently asked questions

• What benefits am I entitled to as a severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) person?
• Can I still drive if I only have sight in one eye?
• 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?
• How do I register as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired (blind)?
• What is the eye sight criteria for a certificate of vision impairment (CVI)?
• Can I claim for Blind Person’s Allowance?
• Can I get money off my council tax?
• Can I get a CVI and register as sight impaired (partially sighted) if I have lost the sight in one of my eyes?
• How long do I have to wait to get my cataract operation?
• Can I get a blue parking badge and who do I contact?