Guide dogs helping people cope with isolation

A guide dog and blind man taking a walk

losing one's eye sight can lead to isolation and loneliness Source: Getty Images/Imazins

The Centre for Eye Health Report has found that by 2020, half a million Australians will be living with sight loss.


Respondents says that the loss of sight has lead to depression or feelings of loneliness. Guide Dogs NSW/ACT's Leila Davis explains the significant role a guide dog  plays in the day to day life of a vision impaired person.


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