When Robyn was diagnosed with macular degeneration, she was determined to continue living her life to the full. Thanks to your generosity and with the help of Vision Australia, Robyn has found almost anything is possible.
Her diagnosis came as no surprise. Robyn’s mother, grandmother and great grandmother all suffered from various forms of vision loss, so she took her vision issues seriously and sought help right away.
Robyn, sitting under a tree enjoying the outdoors.
Like many Australians suffering with deteriorating eyesight, Robyn admits feeling a little bit lost in the beginning. “I didn’t know how bad exactly my sight would get… you get in that space where you look for things that might cure it outright,” she said.
After support from a Vision Australia psychologist, Robyn was able to work through her feelings and sought further help, including orientation and mobility support. With early intervention, she had the tools she needed, thanks to initial funding by kind people like you.
Robyn’s journey to greater confidence has been amazing. She recently embarked on a solo international trip to visit family members.
Now retired, Robyn says she wanted to do something useful and find a way to volunteer with her diminishing vision. Her desire to give back has resulted in her joining Vision Australia’s Client Reference Group, sharing her lived experience with the Vision Australia board to help with decisions that benefit the blind and low vision community.
Donors like you give people like Robyn the confidence and opportunity to conquer their fears and contribute to the Vision Australia community. Thank you for supporting Australians like Robyn!
