Listen to Joe's Story

8 October 2008

Joe lost his sight virtually overnight and with his sight loss he also lost his job as a driver. However, with the help of Action's Eye PoD service he has finally managed to secure medical retirement and come to terms with his loss of independence.

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The difficulties Joe has faced since he started to lose his sight demonstrate the importance of receiving support at the point of diagnosis. Action ensures those people recently diagnosed with sight loss have access to specialist information, advice and support.

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