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Oct 2023
1h 17m

#115 Dr Amit Patel: "How I Lost My Eyesi...

Shivani Pau
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This week I had the honour of speaking to Dr Amit Patel also known as blinddad_uk who shared his journey of losing his sight overnight.In our podcast we discuss:- How Amit lost his eyesight- Navigated losing his sight & the challenges he faced- Having children and the pressures put on him by society- The process of getting his guide dog- Kika- The stigma wit ... Show More
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