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Labour peer immortalised in bronze to celebrate achievements of vision impaired people

A bronze bust of Labour peer, the Rt Hon Lord David Blunkett – the UK’s first blind cabinet minister – has been unveiled at the House of Lords. The unveiling was part of a special event last night​​ by national...

RNIB welcomes Kamiqua Lake as new Trustee

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has announced the appointment of a new Trustee, Kamiqua Lake.

Zac’s work saving sight from Ayrshire to Addis Ababa earns nomination for RNIB See Differently Award

A West of Scotland clinician has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of his work as an eye consultant across five hospitals in his local area as well as providing eye surgery in some of the world’s poorest regions.

CBM launches the Light up Lives appeal

CBM has launched a fundraising appeal to improve access to sight-saving treatment in Zimbabwe, and until 20 May all public donations will be doubled by the UK government.

Vision rehabilitation leader from Bradford shortlisted for RNIB See Differently Award

A Bradford woman has been shortlisted for an RNIB See Differently Award in recognition of her work supporting people with sensory needs to live well.

What's trending Jun/Jul 2019

A round-up of the eye related hot topics that have been trending on social media over the last few weeks. #beeping #EasterEgg Beeping Easter eggs allow blind and visually impaired children to participate in the quintessential Easter activity for children...

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.

Marsha de Cordova MP presented with an Honorary Fellowship of The College of Optometrists

This week, The College of Optometrists formally presented Marsha de Cordova MP with an Honorary Fellowship at the College’s headquarters in London. Marsha de Cordova is the Labour MP for Battersea, a former Lambeth Councillor and a longstanding champion of...

Altomed joins sister company Mid-Optic in supporting Guide Dogs

Altomed are excited to announce that they have chosen Guide Dogs as their new charity partner.

Cancelled eye surgeries could mean permanent sight-loss, warns Fight for Sight

A survey by eye research charity Fight for Sight has found that people with sight loss fear their sight will further deteriorate during the Covid-19 pandemic, as they struggle to access treatment for their eye conditions.

Evisceration in India: demographic and clinical trends from a large multicentre cohort study

In this multicentre cohort study, the authors investigated a total of 2071 patients who underwent evisceration with primary implant placement over a six-year period at four tertiary eyecare centres in India. Out of 1,345,480 new ophthalmic presentations during the study...

All-star cast brings Pride and Prejudice to life for milestone Talking Books anniversary

Leading sight loss charity, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is celebrating 90 years of its renowned Talking Books Service with a retelling of Jane Austen’s classic love story, Pride and Prejudice. Twelve of the UK’s best-loved actors...