Eye Conditions
Just been diagnosed? Start here. Plain-English guides to common eye conditions and what they mean for your sight.
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Living Well With Sight Loss
Just been diagnosed?
Diagnosis can be an emotional experience which can leave you feeling confused, overwhelmed and anxious about what lies ahead. Your eye specialist can refer you to the Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) for practical and emotional support in the hospital.
Emotional Support
It is common to experience a range of feelings or emotions after your diagnosis. You may experience feelings similar to those of someone who is going through a bereavement. You will need time to gradually come to terms with your sight changes.
How MySight York Can Help
Helen Flett is the Eye Care Liaison Officer (ECLO) employed by MySight York based in the Eye Clinic at York Hospital. She supports people affected by sight loss, acting as a bridge between medical care and wider support services that can help you live well with sight loss.
To understand your eye care journey
To understand your diagnosis
With certification and registration
With managing the emotional impact
To explore the impact on your daily life
To access low vision services
To understand visual hallucinations
To connect with local and national services
Helen provides support by appointment. To arrange an appointment:
Call Helen 01904 721 858Supporting someone with sight loss
Understanding eye conditions
Read about common eye conditions, and gain an understanding about how they affect someone’s sight.
Support for families and carers
Find information about how we can help friends, families and carers.
1:1 support
Our equipment and information centre is available for people wanting 1:1 support and to try equipment that may help.
