Will I lose my job if I have lost my vision?

With more than 200 people being diagnosed every week with an eye condition in work which cannot be corrected by the wearing of glasses or contact lenses, there is a lot of people struggling to keep working. Many will even fear for their future employment prospects and may not get the advice and support they need. Here are some key points that an eye care practitioner might offer to a visually impaired patient who presents with such worries.

Carry on working

Do you keep trying to work in your present job, retire or try to live on disability benefits? If you enjoy working, it can be hard, and you may not be able to afford early retirement, but how can your current workplace be adapted? It is often much easier to remain in your current employment than try to find new work.