Sight Loss Awareness

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About Course

Learn the common causes of sight loss, the eye symptoms that need urgent action, and practical ways to support blind and partially sighted people with dignity – from guiding and safe environments to accessible information and registration.

This course provides general awareness only. It does not replace clinical assessment, training from a qualified professional, or your organisation’s policies and procedures, and it is not an accredited qualification. If someone is seriously unwell, call 999.

What Will You Learn?

  • Recognise the main causes of sight loss and their typical effects Know which eye symptoms need 999/A&E or urgent advice Guide and support a blind or partially sighted person safely Make information and environments more accessible

Course Content

Course Lessons

  • Causes of sight loss
  • Urgent eye symptoms
  • Guiding and safe environments
  • Information, registration and support

Sources & Further Reading
The official guidance this course is based on.

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