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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, Macular Society and Thomas Pocklington Trust working together in partnership.

Most frequently asked questions

• What benefits am I entitled to as a severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) person?
• What is the eye sight criteria for a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI)?
• What's the difference between Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment? Can I apply for any of them?
• Can I still drive if I only have sight in one eye?
• Can I claim for Blind Person’s Allowance?
• 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?
• I have a medical condition and am waiting for the DVLA to renew my driving licence. Can I continue to drive while I’m waiting?
• What is the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and who can claim it?
• Can I get money off my council tax?
• How do I register as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired (blind)?