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Local campaigner with glaucoma from Manchester shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award
A man from Manchester has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of his campaigning to raise awareness of glaucoma and the importance of eye care among young people and those of East Asian heritage.
Music and song inspire Freya to start speaking
Freya Reily, who is six years old from Tranent in East Lothian, is more than meets the eye. Freya, who was born very prematurely and has severe vision impairment, has been inspired by music and song to start speaking, something that her parents did not think was possible just a few short months ago.
Crisis Specs collection day brings happy faces all round
Volunteers took delight in dispensing to the Crisis at Christmas guests who returned this week to collect their glasses, with frames kindly donated by Specsavers and lenses and glazing by EssilorLuxottica.
Two centuries later, braille is still as important as ever, says teenage sight loss campaigner
Braille, the system of raised dots that has enabled blind people to read and write, is as vital as ever, and has adapted to the advances of new technology, says RNIB, Scotland's leading sight loss charity.
Glaucoma UK’s National Eye Health Week campaign highlights the significance of timely information in safeguarding eyesight
Glaucoma UK’s campaign for National Eye Health Week 2023, which will run from 18-24 September, focuses on delivering essential bitesize information about glaucoma that can be read or viewed in under one minute.
