‘I lost my sight at 23’ – dentistry and visual impairment

Sassy Wyatt was not always visually impaired. She was fully sighted until just before her 16th birthday. She explains: ‘Due to my deteriorating medical condition, uveitis iritis, I did not lose my sight fully until I was 23.’

She is now carving out a career as a writer, ‘challenging stereotypes through education and humour: empowering others to be more disability confident’.

She says: ‘Confidence is like a muscle; you have to stretch it and build it up over time. Confidence and self-esteem affects everyone, from the young to the old, and when you live with a disability and face barriers to access constantly this can negatively impact on both of these facets. Not only do I share the good aspects and experiences of my daily life in my blogs, but I also share the unfavourable and adverse thoughts, feelings and communications I encounter. It makes people feel less alone – particularly when we live in a world where everything is picture perfect and Insta-worthy. It’s imperative to showcase all dimensions of life.’