‘Life Is There To Be Enjoyed'

Sue Brown encourages those with sight loss to make the most of life and to remember that carers need a break, too.

- Rosie Sandall

Sue Brown has always had sight problems, but she has never let them stop her living life to the full. She has been happily married to Geoff for 50 years and she’s Mum to three children and Nanny to eight grandchildren.

Sue (69) worked as a carer in the community until 19 years ago, when her eyesight suddenly worsened and she was forced to give up her job. Today she is almost blind, but wants to encourage other people facing sight loss that life can still be enjoyed.

“I manage to find a way round most problems, but I am lucky that I have Geoff to help me,” says Sue. “He’s a wonderful husband and carer. We do things together, but I rely on him a great deal for support.”

Sue was born with retinitis pigmentosa which is hereditary and she now also has tunnel vision and Charles Bonnet syndrome, which causes hallucinations.