A way out of the dark

When an ophthalmologist broke the news to me that nothing could be done to save my sight, I was 25 and a serving officer in the Royal Navy. At that moment, with my dreams for the future ripped away from me, the world looked very bleak.

I was incredibly fortunate to be connected with Blind Veterans UK only a few months later. This national charity provides rehabilitation, training, practical advice and support to ex-service men and women suffering significant sight loss. With the help of Blind Veterans UK and the assistive technologies they introduced me to, I learned to adapt to my rapidly deteriorating vision. Eventually, I was able to rebuild my own life and get to the point where I now also work for the charity as a commercial manager.