If you've been diagnosed with sight loss RNIB have resources and guidance to support you to live the life you want.

Reactions to being diagnosed with sight loss tend to be similar to bereavement – you may experience feelings of denial, anger and fear and ask yourself “why me?”

It’s important to know that it’s OK to feel like this – these emotions are part of a process, and there will be a period of adjustment and loss from the life you used to have to the life you have now. Here you can explore and understand the most common feelings to help you cope with sight loss.