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The Sight Advice FAQ answers questions about living with sight loss, eye health or being newly diagnosed with a sight condition. This includes those who are supporting people through their sight loss journey, including parents, partners, carers and friends.

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Most frequently asked questions

• How can I recycle my old glasses?
• When will I get a decision on my claim for PIP?
• What is the eye sight criteria for a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI)?
• What benefits am I entitled to as a severely sight impaired (blind) or sight impaired (partially sighted) person?
• Can I still drive if I only have sight in one eye?
• Will an award of PIP affect my other benefits?
• What's the difference between Attendance Allowance, Disability Living Allowance and Personal Independence Payment? Can I apply for any of them?
• Can I get a blue parking badge and who do I contact?
• How do I register as sight impaired (partially sighted) or severely sight impaired (blind)?
• What is a Certificate of Vision Impairment (CVI) and how do I get one?