Half Blind

sam-sharp

Hi,
I'm new to this forum.
I was born blind in one eye, and i wear glasses to improve sight in other eye. I was just wondering if i could get some benefits or credits towards my eye care.

Thanks in advance for reply

alwaysonthego_2

Do you have care or mobilty needs arising from your condition?

sam-sharp

No i don't but my eye sight is getting worse in my other eye and now i have to rely on glasses for everything and i usually need to get new ones every year

babymoo

Do you work? How old are you? Are you in receipt of any other benefits?

alwaysonthego_2

Do you work?
Are you in a relationship?
Do you have children?
Do you claim any benefits?

sam-sharp

Single, no kids, 26, living at work, working earning around 20k a year, don't get any benefits at all

alwaysonthego_2

You will not be entitled to any additional benefits, you could possibly claim DLA if you do have care/mobility needs in the future and by mobility needs could mean you need supervision whilst outdoors because you are at risk of falling and injuring yourself.

sam-sharp

Thanks for your help everyone.
I didn't think i would get benefits, it was really help towards glasses and eye tests i was hoping for.

alwaysonthego_2

sam-sharp wrote: »

Thanks for your help everyone.
I didn't think i would get benefits, it was really help towards glasses and eye tests i was hoping for.

Your income is too high x

http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/showpost.html?p=33894429&postcount=35

sam-sharp

Ok, thank you.

Indie_Kid

Are you registered as partially sighted?