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Minister for equalities backs Sight Scotland’s push to break down accessibility barriers in Scottish venues

Equalities Minister Kaukab Stewart recently met with Sight Scotland’s Policy Group to discuss the importance of improving access and inclusion in Scotland’s venues. She stressed that everyone should have the freedom to enjoy life and visit places of their choice,...

Humanitarian aid for World Optometry Day

Lions Clubs International, a charity dedicated to providing humanitarian aid across the world, is thanking SpaMedica hospitals for their support with improving global eye health this World Optometry Day. World Optometry Day took place on Sunday 23rd March, with the...

Glaucoma UK announces winners of the 2025 ‘Excellence in Glaucoma Care Award’

Glaucoma UK is delighted to announce the winners of this year's Excellence in Glaucoma Care Awards – Patrick (Paddy) Gunn from Manchester and Alex Gage Family Optometrists in Sheffield. This annual award celebrates individuals or teams who have made remarkable...

Shocking experiences of blind patients lead to improved cervical screening standards

Blind women in Scotland have reported distressing experiences when attending cervical screening appointments, with some describing procedures as “rough” and “painful,” and feeling uninformed and unsupported throughout. There are over 180,000 people with sight loss in Scotland, of whom 60%...

Blind West Lothian Man Set to Compete in National Futsal Final

A man from Armadale will compete in one of the UK’s top disability football events this month, after his team reached the final of the FA Disability Cup. Neil Atkinson (26) was diagnosed with Stargardt’s Disease at 17 – a...

Children with vision impairment waiting up to 18 months for essential life skills training

Only one in four Scottish councils meets the national standard for habilitation support, leaving some children waiting more than a year for help developing basic independence skills, a new report by RNIB Scotland reveals. The report highlights a growing crisis...

Sight test saves Norma’s life

When you go for an eye test, the last thing you expect to be diagnosed with is a heart attack, but that is exactly what happened to a woman from Greater Manchester. Norma, from Stockport, was telling her story as...

AI can identify treatment gaps for patients with macular disease, study shows

Using artificial intelligence (AI) in eye clinics could reduce both undertreatment and overtreatment of neovascular or ‘wet’ age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD is the leading cause of irreversible vision loss in older people and accounts for around 1 in 10...

Martial arts mum fights for inclusive employment

A visually impaired mum in West Lothian is calling for more accessible and inclusive employment for people with sight loss. Amanda Whitfield (35) recently won medals alongside her five-year-old daughter in mixed martial arts, after taking part in local family...

UK’s leading sight loss charity, RNIB, appoints five new trustees

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) has appointed five new trustees to its board. The new additions bring a wealth of experience and will play a crucial role in making major decisions that affect the charity and its...

In a new international eye study, nearly one in five patients report encountering bogus treatments

An international study, supported by NIHR Biomedical Research Centre: Moorfields, of almost 1,000 people living with sight loss, found that nearly one in five reported receiving or encountering eye treatments they believed to be ‘bogus’. The study raises concerns in...

People watching…

Confession time: I love a good airport lounge! Not only does it mean that you are about to go get some sunshine on a well-deserved break, it also provides a perfect opportunity to watch people go by. And what a...