If you are considering employing someone with inherited sight loss, or have an employee recently been diagnosed with the condition, you will need to take steps to ensure that you treat them fairly and that they can work safely and effectively.
Legislation and regulation exists surrounding the employment of someone with a visual impairment, most notably the Equality Act 2010.
Speak with your employee to understand their individual needs. Some issues may be easily remedied and small changes to the working environment or adjustments to responsibilities could make a big difference to their comfort, efficiency and productivity.
