RNIB NI's Looking Ahead, A Parent's Guide (PDF, 560kb)

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What you can do
Get informed
A good first step is to make sure you have access
to the information and support that is available.
This booklet will cover general information about
all services and professionals you can expect to
encounter on your, and your child’s, journey.
Meeting and dealing with eye specialists
Parents have told us that when visiting any
specialist or doctor it is helpful to write down
your questions before the appointment and to
write the answers during the consultations -
it is often difficult to retain everything said
within a 10-15 minute appointment.
Possible questions for the doctor, ophthalmologist
or paediatrician
• What is the condition called? Can you spell that
for me?
• What causes the condition? Please explain
as simply as possible.