One day, little Sabre won't be able to see the faces of those he loves.
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He will rely on memory to picture the blue skies and greenery of the world.
But he says it's all okay.
The Daylesford boy is one of only 400 others in Australia with a specific mix of degenerative conditions meaning blindness is only years away.
There is no cure.
His vision is already very limited and with black spots in the centre and surrounds of his sight, it's like his world is closing in before his eyes.
And while he might get panicked at times, and can no longer see at night, Sabre is still running around school, scoffing down chocolate and chasing his older brother in the backyard like any other six year old would.
His family knew something wasn't quite right three years ago - and were gently told by an optometrist "he might need extra help in school one day".
He was referred to a Melbourne eye specialist, and after several months of testing, the family were told the diagnosis.
The rare mix includes macular degeneration, retinal dystrophy, retinal pigmentation and stationary night blindness.
But when the family were first told, none of it made much sense.
"Really, we had no idea because he seems like such an active, happy boy," mum Cookie said.
"It wasn't until Guide Dogs Australia stepped in that we understood the gravity of it all.
"We were told his vision would slowly get worse and in a few years, he wouldn't see at all."
And with that news, devastation hit.
"We were told it was genetic and if he was a girl, everything would be fine," she said.
"It was hard to stomach and we still don't know when he will lose his sight altogether.
"But it's not a sad story anymore.
"We don't see it like that at all."
With the help of Guide Dogs Australia, Sabre has learnt to embrace his cane and Cookie said he was just "ploughing along" - doing better than anyone in his family.
"He will only be limited by himself - and he doesn't seem to let much get in his way," she said.
"Sometimes he doesn't play with his friends at school because all he sees is colours in front of him, and of course we worry he will fall.
"But with his determination and all the help he's been given, he is okay again."
Hepburn Primary School is also supporting Sabre in whatever way it can, with fellow students organising a White Cane Day this week to raise money for Guide Dogs Australia.
Principal Glenda Young said the students really cared for one another, especially in hard times.
"Sabre is so independent and to him it's all fuss," she said.
"With his attitude, there's no doubt he will be okay, but the other students really just wanted to have a fun day to support him."
Cookie is also looking for ways to support Guide Dogs Australia, and is setting up a fundraiser in coming months.
"Like so many people out there, I thought they were only about guide dogs, but it's just so much more," she said.
"We really just want people to understand the work they do and realise how many people they help.
"We would be totally lost without them."
If businesses would like to support the event or donate goods, they can contact The Advocate on 5348 1028.