Mandisi is retired and lives a quiet life in a rural part of South Africa. When his vision began to deteriorate, even simple, everyday tasks became a challenge.

“About a year ago my sight became very bad. I can tell when someone is standing in front of me, but I can’t see who it is. I recognize people by their voices now. I can move around inside my house because I remember how it looked when I could still see. I try to do things on my own, but it takes a long time and I can’t tell what things look like. I am not happy. I depend on my family to help me.” - Mandisi

His son, Masari, helps to take care of him.

“He gets frustrated easily. He used to love being in his garden every day. In the community, they sometimes tease him when he’s looking for his sheep. When he asks for help, they po

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