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‘World first’ virtual reality eye retrieval programme helps make more sight-saving corneal transplants available for patients

A ‘world first’ virtual reality eye retrieval training programme, created by NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT)’s Tissue and Eye Services and Digital Learning Teams, will help to increase the number of sight-saving corneas available for transplant across the UK by...

SightCare celebrates excellence at 2026 national optical awards

Independent practices from across the UK recognised for outstanding patient care, innovation and community impact at SightCare LIVE. SightCare has recognised the very best in independent optometry at its 2026 national awards, held as part of SightCare LIVE at Edgbaston...

Married sighted guide runners take on Edinburgh Marathon for Sight Scotland

When Javi and Nuria take their place on the start line of the Edinburgh Marathon Festival this May, they will not be simply running a race. They will be showing what is possible when you refuse to give up on...

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh urges action on avoidable sight loss

HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh, Global Ambassador for the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB), today encouraged urgent action to tackle the global crisis of avoidable sight loss. Attending the World Health Assembly for the first time, The...

Brenda Rennie appointed as new ABDO president

The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Brenda Rennie as its new President, succeeding Kevin Gutsell. Brenda officially takes on the role following her tenure as vice president, bringing with her a wealth...

New College President announced at The College of Optometrists’ AGM

The College of Optometrists has welcomed Professor Irene Ctori FCOptom as the professional body’s new President at the College’s AGM, held in Harrogate during Optometry Tomorrow, the College’s flagship conference. Professor Irene Ctori previously served as Vice-President of the College...

St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital receives recognition and support

In 2017 the St John Ophthalmic Association (SOA) was established by ophthalmic practitioners across the world to support the St John of Jerusalem Eye Hospital Group. The purpose of the Association is to broaden the ophthalmic expertise available to St John and its staff.

Artists Unite: hear from artist Lindsey Whitelaw

An art exhibition examining sight loss opened as part of the Wandsworth Arts Fringe in London on 10 June. Artist Lindsey Whitelaw spoke to Eye News about her process, and the influence of visual impairment on her work.

Overcoming sight impairment for the Race Across the World!

RNIB’s Tricia travels the world and takes her message that "sight loss doesn’t stop you doing anything" to BBC One.

Orbis and FedEx team up on three-week training for Eye Care Professionals in Vietnam

This is the first surgical project for the Orbis Flying Eye Hospital in three years.

Inequities in access to education for blind and partially sighted children

Leading Scottish vision impairment organisations call on Scottish Government to endorse new framework for vision impairment education.