Abstract
Our relationship to food and patterns of feeding creates opportunities for intimacy and meaningful communication. How we feed ourselves and others in families, couples, friendship groups, and the wider community reflects our social and cultural norms. Despite a growing interest in attachment theory and our relationship to food, research into the specific area of food, attachment, and sight loss remains scarce. It is estimated that more than two million individuals are living with sight loss in the UK. When people experience the life-changing event of losing their vision and acquiring a disability, their relationship with food impacts on their relationships with people. Equally, relationships with people impact on how those with sight loss relate to food, eating behaviours, and the sense of belonging to a wider community. These dynamics are explored in this article and illustrated with clinical examples.
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