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Leah takes a big jump to a better life with Sight Scotland
Leah Cameron, 22, who suffered vision impairment through an acquired brain injury, is getting ready to take a big jump forward to say thank you to the charity which has transformed her life.
Shared vision: Father and son navigate life with glaucoma together
Glaucoma UK is a charity dedicated to supporting people living with glaucoma across the UK. They’re getting ready for Glaucoma Awareness Week, an annual awareness raising campaign, which is running from 24–30 June.
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans appoint Paul Bott as new Chair of the Board
Sight Scotland and Sight Scotland Veterans are delighted to announce the appointment of Paul Bott as the new Chair of the Board.
Help provide a free eyecare service in Edinburgh to those affected by homelessness
We're thrilled to share that this summer marks a milestone for VCHP as we prepare to open our 10th clinic, a momentous occasion heralded by our inaugural venture into Scotland.
Moorfields Eye Charity appoints Dr Louise Wood CBE as new chair
Dr Louise Wood CBE has been appointed as Moorfields Eye Charity’s new chair and will succeed Mervyn Walker when he steps down from the role in July 2024.
250 QFFD bicycles make sight saving care possible in rural Zambia
Sight-saving charity Orbis, is delivering a project in the Copperbelt province of Zambia, tackling the difficulties of delivering eye care in rural areas by providing 250 bikes to Community Eye Health Champions (CEHCs).
Teen with sight loss grapples with judo success
A Hamilton teenager is proving that judo can be for everyone, including those with sight loss.
RNIB Connect Radio wins prestigious gold ARIAS award
A Glasgow-based radio station has won a 2024 Audio and Radio Industry Awards (ARIAS) for Community Station of the Year. RNIB Connect Radio was established by leading sight loss charity RNIB to provide news, information and entertainment to blind and partially sighted people across the UK.
Open Sight Hampshire announces new Chair of Trustees
Open Sight Hampshire is delighted to announce Jane Brooks as its new Chair of Trustees.
UWE are triumphant in Optoversity Challenge 2024
University of the West of England School of Optometry emerged as champions in this years’ Optoversity Challenge, beating off competition from eleven other institutions from around the UK and ROI. Run by the student training provider Out of the Box Optics, the online event saw second place going to Bradford, and third place to Plymouth.
Glaucoma UK announces United Kingdom & Eire Glaucoma Society (UKEGS) Research Award 2024
Glaucoma UK is delighted to announce that this year’s UKEGS Research Award is now open to UKEGS members. The award, funded by Glaucoma UK and UKEGS, offers up to £50,000 for projects aimed at impacting patient care, scientific advancement, or understanding of glaucoma.
William’s Marathon Mission: Running for Sofie and Sight Scotland
William Oviatt is running the Edinburgh Marathon to raise money for Sight Scotland to say thank you for all the help and support the charity gave to his family when his daughter, Sofie, was diagnosed with retinal dystrophy.
