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

4 June 2020
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.

Orbis launches podcast and vodcast series exploring cutting edge tech

7 December 2020
A new podcast and vodcast series exploring cutting edge tech to curb rise in preventable blindness has been launched by international eye health charity, Orbis.

A social media triumph for Ukraine

27 March 2023 | Written by | Ukraine, OAEE, charity
Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine in February last year, the charity Ophthalmic Aid to Eastern Europe (OAEE) set about trying to gather ophthalmic equipment and supplies for Ukraine.

New speakers for the SEE Summit

20 September 2023 | SEE, SEE Summit, climate change, abdo, asda
The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has announced two new speakers for the SEE Summit, dispensing optician Millie Fellows and Dr Angela Smith of ASDA Opticians.

Roll up! Roll up! Circus Starr’s inclusive show returns for one day only!

30 January 2024 | charity, circus, events, scotland, edinburgh, whats on
Circus Starr are excited to be back in Edinburgh with another inclusive circus inspired show!

Basingstoke Ophthalmology Hospital commemorates first anniversary

9 February 2024 | community services, CHEC, industry
CHEC marks one year milestone with community celebration.

Nominations sought for ‘passionate’ new BCLA council members

8 April 2024 | optometry, optometrist, optician, contact lens, council, application, opportunity
“Committed” and “passionate” eye care professionals have been urged to put themselves forward to represent their peers on the BCLA council.

Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans appoint Paul Bott as new Chair of the Board

7 June 2024 | charity, appointments, industry, Paul Bott, Sight Scotland, Veterans
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.

IAPB brings sector together in Mexico to transform the future of global eye health

4 July 2024 | international, eyecare, Mexico, events, conference, congress, industry
The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) has brought together over 600 delegates, in person and online, for 2030 IN SIGHT LIVE in Mexico City.

Nikolaos Koutris takes on half marathon to raise awareness for Sight Scotland and high eye pressure

22 August 2024 | pressure, ocular hypertension, sight scotland, patient stories
Nikolaos Koutris, 37, originally from Greece and now residing in Edinburgh, has been inspired to run a half marathon for Sight Scotland after being diagnosed with high eye pressure.

New study uncovers key mechanism behind a common genetic cause of age-related visual loss

19 September 2024 | endothelial cells, age, vision loss, research, academic, new, genetics, genome, Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy, FECD
A groundbreaking study has revealed important insights into the mechanisms behind Fuchs Endothelial Corneal Dystrophy (FECD), a common cause of age-related visual loss, providing hope for future therapeutic developments, and finding implications for other neurological diseases. FECD is a common,...

WATCH EPISODE 12: Beyond 2020 with the Andean Medical Mission

29 January 2025 | Andean Medical Mission, Charity, International, Working abroad, Dave Goldsmith, LMICs, Rural, South America
Welcome to the 12th episode of Beyond 2020, the video series from Andean Medical Mission | Bolivian Medical Charity that looks at strategies to eliminate avoidable blindness in countries with developing eyecare services and shares ideas and solutions to common...