2010-02-21 Mark, Edinburgh

Not being able to see my son Adam growing up, that would hurt the most.

2010-02-08 laura, edinburgh jewel and esk college

i would miss seeing my doggy :), & i would hate to miss my kids grow up when i get older & also the ability to drive. the things wee take for granted btww.

2010-02-08 Craig, Edinburgh

I would miss seeing my favourite bands live, not getting hit by a car, the essence of living, watching my little brother grow up, watching my favourite shows.

2010-02-04 Richard, Niagara Falls, Canada

I've one badly injured eye already from when very small and would suffer greatly with the loss of the other. I would miss the beautiful faces and smiles of my partner Shannon and wee uns Finn and Siobhan most of all I think. Thank you for news of this good work in support of those who've already had to embark upon this most difficult journey.

2010-02-04 James, Edinburgh

I think the worst thing about losing my sight would be loss of my independence. Being able to walk along the street, admire the view, drive, hop on a bus, do the shopping, and do my job would all be very difficult if I lost my sight.

2010-02-03 Emma, Glasgow

I was lucky enough to have the sight in my left eye saved when I was a child, but I know if I had not then the things I have experienced in life would be so different.
I would have missed the chance to take photos, my favourite being black and white high contrast ones that are even more beautiful that what your eyes can see.
I would have missed that feeling of love at first sight when I first met my partner.

I never take my sight for granted because everything I see means so much. I hope this campaign makes people realise how lucky they are.

2010-02-01 Elizabeth, Glasgow

It's hard to know where to begin...we use our sight in so many ways to function in our daily lives, to interact with people, to do the things that often give us the most pleasure...

When I think back to experiences that stand out in my memory, the visual aspect is probably foremost...say sunrises and sunsets at sea in the Mediterranean, or the special quality of the light in southern Greek Islands, or a moment of strong connection with a loved one when eye contact and their visual expression say more than their words, or the intense satisfaction of picking up a gripping book mid-read when I go to bed at night...so many, many things. Quite sobering really to stop, if not to stare, but think of this precious commodity I take for granted day in, day out.

2010-02-01 Pete, Edinburgh

I would miss the glints of sunshine sparkling on snow, on dewdrops and shimmering on the surface of a stream. I would miss beautiful calligraphy from the Far East and trees in the early morning mist. I would miss the moon,Cherry blossom and Sweet Pea flowers. I would miss seeing ice skaters dance. I would miss secret mischievous or tender glances. I would miss colours. I would miss the safety of knowing what was around me. Among other things.

2010-01-29 Gozie, Glasgow

I would miss the independence that driving gives me. As a child we never had a car and I vividly remember the sheer pleasure, smell and feeling of freedom that being in a car gave. I look after my mum and I couldn't imagine the impact sight loss would have on that. I'd also miss being drawn in, spontaniously, to New Look to buy THAT dress..

2010-01-27 Sandra, London

If I lost my sight I would miss many things such as watching movies or watching the waves break in the sea, but the one thing that i would miss the most would be looking at my husband and his silly smiles every day. Can't really see what i would gain with losing my sight. I presume life would be extremely complicate being blind, especially in London, I would give myself a week before being run over by a bus..

2010-01-26 Imogen, Glasgow

I would miss colours: everything that makes up amazing views, great art, films and people watching.

2010-01-25 Dianna, Glasgow

I am visually impaired and have been since birth. but if I lost more of my vison I would lose seeing my families face's

2010-01-18 Daniel, Edinburgh, Scotland

I use my computer ALL the time. I'd hate to not be able to use it.

2010-01-18 Gary , Edinburgh

I would miss playing guitar the most.

2010-01-18 Martin, Edinburgh

I'd miss playing and watching football the most.

2010-01-17 Val , Edinburgh

I love art and going to galleries and museums, so much of how we understand the world is visual, I would miss that entry into other people's thoughts and cultures.

2010-01-16 Jim, London

I would miss seeing my friends and family, seeing the beauty of nature, the stars, the differences between the seasons and between night and day.

2010-01-15 Michael, Oban

Losing sight would be earth shatteringly live changing. I do a lot of hillwalking - mainly so when I reach the summit of mountains I can take in the magnificent views. If I were blind I would most definately miss these.

2010-01-15 John S, Edinburgh

I would miss seeing the things I love most in life. My wife and three children, and Heart of Midlothian FC

2010-01-15 Fi, Edinburgh

I would miss the changing of the seasons, the faces of family and friends and my cats at play.

2010-01-15 Margaret, Birmingham

I would miss smiles and frowns and looks of love,sunsets, spring and starry nights, my children, lovely husband and all the other people I love.I would miss the glorious drive north through the borders to Scotland and I would miss Mull, Loch Lomond, Glencoe and the beauty of my home town, Stirling.

2010-01-14 Murdo, Glasgow

I would miss seeing my children grow up and generally seeing life going on all around.

2010-01-14 Anne, Spean Bridge

i would miss seeing my kids grow up,my garden growing and i read tonnes of books those are just some of the things i would miss. I salute the blind living in an all seeing world.

2010-01-14 Gillian, Helensburgh

I would really miss watching my daughter grow up, the sunrise and watching the seasons change. I would miss "people watching" a very interesting past time in itself!

2010-01-13 Kerry , Glasgow

I would lose being able to watch Celtic play.

2010-01-13 annmarie, Dumbarton

The thought of not being able to see my daughter change as she grows up is scary. It’s frightening the things you take for granted!

2010-01-13 Cindy, Central Scotland

I have NO Night-Vision and ONLY a Precious 15% vision during the day! So What Would I Lose? - I would lose the ability to use natural light and colour to help me to identify the Outline of day to day things and, more importantly, people! MY DAY WOULD THEN BECOME MY NIGHT!!!

2010-01-13 Bert, Darby

I would miss watching Rangers lose.

2010-01-13 Colin, Paisley

I read constantly. Newspapers, books, RSS feeds on my iphone.

If I couldn't see I couldn't read all the time. I don't know how I'd cope.

2010-01-13 Callum, Bishopbriggs

I would miss being able to read and write. I would miss being able to see my family and friends.

2010-01-12 Michael, Leith

One of the things
I would miss the most if I couldn't see may seem naive and unimportant to others would have to be not being able to watch and play football, especially my local team Hibernian every second Saturday.

Michael Stewart,
Student, Jewel and Esk college

2010-01-09 John, Giffnock

It is scary question, but in this weather it is hard enough getting out and about without being unable to see.

John Giffnock