Losing Eyesight: Resources & Tips | Lucy Edwards

[@Nathiusca01]

Do you ever got hopeless or depressed about losing your eyesight? I can't even imagine how it would be going trough it, I found you so strong, independent and happy, you're a realised person and I find you richer in spirit than many people who has its abilities at 100%.

[@TheTezzie1234]

Hey this is a really positive video. I found out I was going blind when I was 14 and I'm 29 now.i had no support at the time either. Just thought I'd add you can get JAWS for Mac but I think you need to configure the settings so it will work. Another thing people may be interested in is direct payments which you can get through social services. They will come out and do s needs assessment and they can give you money towards getting home help or assistance going out etc. I use mine with help around my home and then going out and also free running my guide dog in a local woods.

[@captainuniversalart3796]

I'm trying to help a really close friend and you helped alot. I love this channel and have subscribed.

[@lucyedwards]

So glad you liked it! X

[@Fifettey]

Hi just to let you know you are inspirational and your videos fill me with hope. I'm not going blind but your enthusiasm to do the best with what you have and to seek out workarounds is really something to look up to :)

[@eliswiat]

Thank you so much for this video, it gave me so much hope! You are beautiful inside and outside!

[@HanBlack314]

hey :) if you have spotify premium you can use your phone as a remote. Your phone and laptop must be in the same wifi and then you can connect them. your phone will tell your laptop what to play. This might help you with the screenreader problem.

[@tamir.7888]

my sight is going. slowly but surely. started with a floater which is now so bad I have a gray spot in my view....lines are curved as well. now it's affecting my other eye. I thought I could deal with it, but now I'm having issues that get scary such as going doing stairs. I can't determine if the last stair is the stairs or the ground. I have 2 kids and im afraid I won't see their adult faces.

[@2wheelsrbest327]

Wow Lucy that is some video. At the age of probably your grandad I seem to have developed an eye problem that may conclude in being blind. That said I maybe just being a silly old fool really. However I just want to say that I am sure your cheerfulness must be an inspiration to young people that are facing the same problem you had so well done. Its also made me realise how few blind presenters there are on tv. I can think of a BBC reporter Gary ? but certainly not anyone as young a yourself. Might be time to get yourself an agent and start knocking on those doors as you certainly have the personality to be on one of the main channels. Best wishes for the future and I look forward to seeing you on tv.

[@phoebesweet3664]

My mom is going blind, i just got her google mini for her birthday and now i have a whole list of things we, her 11 kids, can get for her and ways to help her maintain her quality of life. she's 84 but don't let that fool you, she was driving daily less than a year ago and had a stroke a couple months ago but today she is able to walk around the house, do dishes and this week will be giving herself a shower without help. This week we are also going grocery shopping for a meal she will prepare. I am writing down apps for her iPhone that she will use on that trip.

[@illuu699]

What if my parents don’t believe in my condition? I have to walk across roads at low vision without assistance because my parents don’t believe that achromatopsia causes vision problems

[@earvinkeithmacapagal668]

Great tips.. Im blind from the philippines, too bad i cannot get any support from our government .

[@gracemarsh1353]

Hi Lucy I am a blind teenager. My sight has deteriorated so should I reapply for my benefits or talk to someone about it? Do you think I should apply for a dog right now? Also can you do a make up tutorial explain exactly what you're doing - there's not like that on KZbin? X

[@lucyedwards]

Grace Marsh Yes! Definitely reapply for PIP if your sight has changed in any way as they need to know your most current sight for assessment. In terms of applying for Guide Dogs: do you feel like your mobility is affected so much that you can't walk around on your own safely? You can get a Guide Dog when you're visually impaired too. Some people (like myself) wait until they are registered blind as a Guide Dog truly helps your mobility when you can't see to move round obstacles yourself. However, this is just my opinion and every condition and personal experience is different. Regarding makeup I always try to make my tutorials as descriptive as possible but I would love to know how I could improve to make my videos better for you! I hope some of this helps. Lucy xx

[@jasonallen984]

Grace Marsh Yesterday wishes has lots of make up tips tricks and how to it is a wonderful channel i passed it on to a friend of mine whos kid is going blind and it has help her so so much. Best wishes to you from arizona

[@sophieheylings7967]

Hi Lucy, I was just wondering but do you have a job? You're such a lovely person, you're an inspiration to many people! I love your get ready with me video, hope you can do some more of these in the future! Take care Sophie :) Xx

[@jadeywadey2001]

Hi Lucy can you make a video about make up tips

[@Hubbblesgirl]

You are amazing! Thank you for mentioning tap tap see

[@13abiie]

You are so inspiring

[@lindsaykerr4170]

As a person who is low partial I use a combination of magnification and screen readers. The only issue that I have found with jaws is that jaws does not work well for a person who also only has the use of one hand as I do as well.

[@ReineDeLaSeine14]

I wonder if JAWS can work in tandem with Dragon Dictate.

[@gothicgirl94xo]

can you do a video on how to shop when going blind (asking for a friend)

[@BungleZippie]

This is great and informative, thanks :)

[@niamhw7717]

This helped me thank you x

[@billbb]

inspired

[@macadamiaowl9702]

can you please add to video description links to apps?