Author: Rebecca Billington (page 7)

I have lived on my own since 2002 after losing my husband. In 2015 I received a Macular Degeneration diagnosis. Whilst I expected the diagnosis at some point in my later years (it tends to be a hereditary condition) with my sister also living with the condition, it has been difficult living with the symptoms the condition brings…

I have a sight condition called dominant cone dystrophy. I have real issues with light and need to wear sunglasses and require additional coverage including hats or extra glasses to try and further protect my eyes from daylight…

I was born almost completely blind so don’t really know life any different than what I do now. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic I would attend Bradbury Fields which provides support to blind, partially sighted and people living with dual sensory impairments…

I have marginal vision in my left eye and slightly more in my right.
I had to stop driving 7 years ago and have come a long way since then. As the years go by, I have learnt to deal with the highs and lows. I frequently go out and about and my cane is a lifeline to me….

I have volunteered with Sightline for some time now; originally doing the helpline then moving across to the befriending service. A friend recommended the opportunity, and I am now well into my 2nd year of volunteering for the charity…

I have been volunteering with Sightline for around 3 years now. I have age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and was registered blind last year.
I currently talk to one gentleman (also living with AMD) twice a week. Mike* lives alone but a friend and stepchildren help with shopping and visits etc…