Centre offers counselling

A facility to provide emotional support for people diagnosed with sight-threatening conditions has been opened at Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.

The vision support service was established by RNIB Scotland and funded by the Scottish Government.

John Legg, director of RNIB Scotland, said: 'Every day in Scotland, 10 people begin to lose their sight. But only a tiny percentage are offered support and counselling, despite the devastating impact sight loss can have on people's lives.

'That's why RNIB Scotland is working to establish a network of vision support services in each health board area where none exist at present. These will offer newly diagnosed people the support they need in coming to terms with sight loss and can also refer them on to other services available to them.