Living with sight loss - Dan - Optic Atrophy

Dan suffered secondary damage to his eyes after a course of radiotherapy and at first struggled to come to terms with his sight loss. Through ESAB's support and training, he was able to learn new ways to cope and now has a new lease of life, getting out and about with his guide dog and attending regular social groups!
Film by Chloe Rose [www.chloerose.co.uk]

[@dragonfly0812]

Thanks Dan, for your video. I also have optic atrophy, diagnosed around 2002 as well, though no one knows what the cause is. I actually feel more 'blind' when using the cane. Staying independent and keeping in touch with people with a similar disability is very important.

[@mayam5078]

Hi there. Did you start to lose vision as well? I also have mild optic atrophy but my doctor doesn't know the cause of it. I am a little worried

[@dragonfly0812]

Hi Maya, I have been told that my vision will slowly deteriorate over time but not completely go blind. Yes, it does worry me on occasion but I keep busy and positive. I have about 20% but last year I went to Europe by myself (from Australia) so it isn't all bad. Take care Maya 😎

[@krupasanghavi7151]

​@@dragonfly0812which type of optic atrophy u had

[@willwilliams8322]

You're an inspiration Dan. I also have optic atrophy from birth but fortunately my vision is helped with low visual aids.

[@JS-jk1qc]

what kind of visual aids ...please reply

[@vinayrajput3054]

God bless u

[@stephenpollitt5195]

Just lost my right eye to anterior ischemic optic neuropathy and I'm trying to figure things out. I still have my left but I'm terrified of losing my left.