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Scottish Braille Press makes accessibility statement with new 60k braille printer investment

The Scottish Braille Press, which is part of Sight Scotland, has announced a significant investment in a state-of-the-art braille printer to bolster its support for individuals with vision impairments across the UK. This new printer, imported from Norway at a...

Mumsnet engaged by ABDO, College of Optometrists and OSA to promote children’s vision

Mumsnet, the most significant platform in the UK for parents to share concerns, ideas and information regarding their children’s wellbeing, has been engaged by ABDO, The College of Optometrists and the OSA. The biggest network for parents, the site attracts...

Conference Report: NEOS Summer Meeting 2025

The North of England Ophthalmological Society (NEOS) Summer Meeting 2025 was convened by Lawrence Gnanaraj, Consultant Paediatric Ophthalmologist at the Sunderland Eye Infirmary. The opening morning programme was titled ‘Is Small a Big Problem?’ and addressed a wide range of...

Top blind artist celebrates his love of braille by designing unique limited-edition tactile coffee tin

To celebrate the 200th anniversary of braille, the UK’s top braille artist is having a summer of love for braille, blindness and coffee. Clarke Reynolds, also known as Mr Dot in recognition of his incredible career creating braille-inspired art, has...

Hope for young children with impaired eye sight caused by Albinism

The University of Southampton has been awarded over half a million pounds for groundbreaking research aimed at improving the vision of children born with Albinism. Albinism affects the production of melanin – pigment which colours eyes, skin and hair. It...

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...

British Optical Association Museum re-opens with new collections and enhanced visitor experience

Book a guided tour with the College Museum’s expert Curator The College of Optometrists has re-opened the British Optical Association Museum to visitors following a programme of renovations to the unique museum’s spaces, new acquisitions and enhancements to the museum’s...

The Syrian Ophthalmologists Initiative (SOI): A lifeline to the future of ophthalmology in Syria

Syria, a nation with over 22 million people, has faced more than a decade of conflict that has severely impacted its healthcare infrastructure. Medical training has become fragmented, with many doctors lacking access to structured postgraduate education and essential clinical...

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...

FMLM Conference 2024

by Somain Verma, Ophthalmology Registrar (ST2), Northampton General Hospital. Clinical leadership is more important than ever. With an ever-increasingly burdened health system, we must assure that appropriate resources and systems are in place to maintain an effective and efficient health...