7th July 2021

A 77-year-old woman is seen by her GP. She has a diagnosis of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

A 77-year-old woman is seen by her GP. She has a diagnosis of dry age-related macular degeneration (AMD), made three years ago, and has been increasingly struggling with the deterioration of her sight. She attends the appointment with her daughter, who is keen for her to be formally registered as blind so that she can receive further support.

Which of the following statements about being registered as blind is true?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.