More of a what would you do.
My eyesight has always been terrible and has been getting progressively worse as I've gotten older (I'm in my early 30s).
I don't drive. My peripheral vision is non-existent, I can't judge distance and I have very little sight in one of my eyes. I technically could drive based on the DVLA standards, but I think I'd be a danger on the roads. I don't want to take the chance of being responsible for causing a serious accident.
I manage fine on a day to day basis with strong glasses. I rely on public transport for everything.
My optician recently floated the idea of me registering as partially sighted and I'm not sure how I feel about it.
On the one hand, the thought of free public transport (which would be extremely helpful) , reduced TV license and perhaps having a better chance at securing job interviews (it's awful but true) is very tempting.
On the other, I'm not really sure how I feel about taking something when I don't identify myself as "disabled" and others out there may need the resources on offer more than me.
But, things are getting tougher and my eyesight is just going to get worse.
What would you do? Would you register and take the free transport (but not the TV license as that's just pushing it)
Or would you leave it?
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To register as partially sighted?
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Albusseverus · 27/07/2016 17:49
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27/07/2016 19:26
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