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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Support & Activities
Explore support options in your own time
Whether you’re newly diagnosed or have been living with sight loss for some time, choosing the right support can be tricky.
You might not know exactly what you need, but there are no right or wrong answers.
Explore your options here and take your next steps with confidence.
Explore the options available to you
Equipment and Information Centre
Get practical advice for managing everyday life with sight loss, try out the latest equipment, or explore other services that might work for you.
Wondering what might make your daily life easier?
Hospital Eye Clinic Support
Access the practical and emotional support you and your family need after a diagnosis of sight loss. Helen Flett, our Eye Care Liaison Officer, is here to listen and explain your options.
Recently been diagnosed, or unsure what steps to take next?
Befriending and Home Visiting
MySight York offers a befriending service where volunteers call or visit clients at home. Regular weekly or fortnightly calls provide friendly conversation and help reduce loneliness. Home visits offer gentle, friendly support to help people with sight loss stay independent, rebuild confidence and enjoy getting out and about again.
This service is available to residents within the City of York Council boundary.
Counselling
Get emotional support, or explore the issues affecting you and your family following your sight loss diagnosis. Our Talking Space service is a confidential, safe place where you can open up about your situation.
Not sure if counselling is for you?
Activities and Groups
Share your lived experience, discover new hobbies and increase your circle of friends in a relaxed setting. From playing accessible board games to swapping tech tips via the email group, take part in our regular activities and groups in a way that suits you.
Ready to try something new?
Digital Inclusion
Build your confidence with digital technology through MySight York’s Digital Vision initiative. Discover the accessibility features already built into your phone, tablet or laptop, and learn how to use key online services, all at your own pace, and whatever your starting point.
Want to feel more confident with digital technology?
Talk through your options
If you’re still unsure about what’s right for you, talk things through with our team. They’re here to listen and discuss your available options in a way that feels right for you.
Opening hours
Our opening hours are 9:30am – 3pm
One-to-one appointments available Monday-Friday.
For families and carers
Are you supporting someone with sight loss?
If you’re a family member or carer, you can find guidance and practical resources to support both you and your loved one.
