Eastleigh Mayor finds out what it's like to be vision impaired
He donned a pair of special glasses that makes the wearer experience what it is like to have *tunnel vision*.
The Mayor of Eastleigh, Cllr Dave Pragnell, had a taste of what it was like to be vision impaired this week.
Cllr Pragnell donned a pair of special glasses that makes the wearer experience what it is like to have *tunnel vision*.
Aided by a guide, he then attempted to walk in the town centre before going into a shop and tried to buy some food.
Cllr Pragnell said: “I have become aware there are day to day issues sighted people just don’t appreciate. Nothing can prepare you for wearing the goggles.”
The walk was organised by OpenSight, a Hampshire charity which is dedicated to supporting people living with sight loss.
The charity has a rich history dating back over 100 years and works to empower vision impaired people of all ages to live active, independent and fulfilling lives.
Anyone wanting to find out more about the charity can visit opensight.org.uk