Sarah is partially sighted and went to a mainstream school. This is her story.
"I have been bullied all my school life, but I learnt to deal with the bullies myself. Different people have different ways of overcoming bullies. Many schools have policies on bullying. Find out what your school can offer. You should not have to cope with bullying on your own."
The first thing I did was to tell someone it had happened, preferably a member of staff or, if not, a friend I could confide in. Even if nothing came of this, at least someone knew what was going on.
You can tell someone
Often bullies tell you that if you do tell, things will become worse. This is because they're frightened of what will happen if you tell on them. They are frightening you into not reporting them to protect themselves. If you don't tell, you are helping them.
There is a risk that things will become worse, but if you do report them, you show them that you are not afraid of them. It is very frightening for you too, but you must be brave and show them who is boss.
Remember nearly all bullies are weak. As soon as you show them that they are worrying or upsetting you, then they have won and they get strength from that.
Being confident
It is very important not to get wound up, or show them that you are upset. You may be very upset, but you mustn't show them that. Afterwards, when they have gone, that is the time to get upset, when they can't see it.
If they say something sarcastic like: "Oh, nice glasses, where did you get them from, I'd love a pair!" Answer them as if you were answering a normal question, tell them where you got them from and also why you are wearing them. Tell them you need them to see, or, if you wear sunglasses, that you have to wear them because the light hurts your eyes.
If you inform and educate the bullies, they will know why you do things differently and they won't be so afraid because they understand. Tell them you don't like wearing them if you don't, but that you don't have any choice. Try to make them understand.
Always smile when you are talking to them, never be rude or get annoyed as this will only please them further. It is very difficult at first, but as soon as they know they cannot get you annoyed or win, hopefully they will stop.
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