Retinal Detachment Explained Written by Jamie Davies Blindsided tells the story of student Rob Wallace as he copes with retinal detachment, a medical condition which can lead to permanent sight loss. While the episode does explore the basics of what retinal detachment is, Rob’s feelings, thoughts and experiences take centre stage. We understand, then, if…

Shallini Okane Written by Jamie Davies Born in Mauritius before moving to the UK with her husband and kids, Shallini Okane maintains a busy lifestyle. She’s a keen cook, as comfortable cooking Indian butter chicken as she is Italian arrabiata. When not working in a restaurant she also volunteers with a number of charities and…

Ian Morris Written by Jamie Davies Portsmouth local Ian Morris, also known as “Tiny”, approaches life and the difficulties of vision impairment with a can-do attitude. It’s a trait which has seen him working top roles at companies like Pfizer and, most recently, the sight loss charity Guide Dogs UK. He’s always busy, spending his…

Jennifer Hoffmaster Written by Jamie Davies Jennifer Hoffmaster began showing the early signs of vision loss when she was around five years old. It started innocently, with her struggling to see in the dark or finding herself tripping over pavements. At the time she didn’t realise there was an issue. She explains: “maybe because I…