Your Questions Answered
Find answers to your questions from the Visionaries on living, and supporting others, with low vision.
Whether you, a family member or friend has recently been diagnosed or you’ve been impacted by low vision for some time, you’re not alone. There are many people who’ve gone through situations like yours.
Your Questions Answered is a community based forum, providing people living with low vision and their supporters with knowledge and advice based on real, lived experiences.
Our Visionaries have provided their responses to commonly asked questions from the community, to help you in your everyday.
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Search for common questions using the categories below.
The first signs of low vision
Diagnosis
Treatment and care
Living with low vision
Supporting someone
with low vision
The first signs of low vision
Changes to vision often happen over time, sometimes so gradually it can be easy to miss, or the fear of the unknown can make seeing a doctor a daunting step. If you’re experiencing changes in your vision, and have questions about what you can do, hear from Jill and Caryl on their early experiences of changes to their vision.
Diagnosis
The fear of a potential diagnosis can delay finding out what is the route of the low vision and delay taking steps to manage it.
Treatment and care
The thought of making decisions about treatments and managing low vision can feel overwhelming. It is good to speak with your doctor about your options and can be helpful hearing from others also living with low vision.
Living with a condition
When it comes to adapting the everyday tasks to suit your unique needs, it can feel like losing independence. Listening to yourself and making small changes can empower you to keep enjoying the things you love each day.
Supporting someone living with low vision

Witnessing a loved one experience and come to terms with low vision can be emotional and worrying. Being there for each other through this journey and knowing there are others experiencing similar experiences can offer some comfort.
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