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Research Every day in the UK approximately 100 people begin to lose their sight. Figures from the RNIB predict that over the next 25 years the number of people affected by sight loss in the UK could double from the current estimated figure of 2.3 million to over 4 million. A number of factors are responsible for this rise; for more information, click on the links below. |
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"At least 30% of visually impaired people make no independent journeys outside the home." Clark-Carter, Heyes and Howarth (1986) "…movement habits often are limited to selected learned routes between known places. Departures from these routes can easily result in disorientation and chaos, accompanied by the fear and panic associated with being lost…" Golledge (1993) "gutters become chasms, sidewalks and streets become treacherous paths, stairs may be impossible cliffs…" Golledge (1993) |
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