We provide specialist psychological support to help children and young people with genetic eye disease manage their mental health and eye conditions in everyday life.

Our clinical psychologists work one-to-one with children, young people, parents and carers, with contact with schools or other services as required.

We know from personal experience the impact sight loss and visual impairment has on children, young people and their families.

We understand the importance of obtaining specialist help in improving mental health and life chances.

We use the results to inform our other projects including research, teaching, and liaison with other organisations such as the RNIB and Guide Dogs for the Blind Association.

Sight loss can occur for many reasons. For example, Retinitis Pigmentosa is one example that affects approximately 25,000 families in the UK.

FAB’s specialist clinical psychology in hospital eye clinics gives vital support to children and their families. Find out how to get a referral.