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New laser treatment for sight loss as a result of diabetes shown to be effective

A new laser treatment for patients with sight loss as a result of diabetes has been shown to be cost-effective and non-invasive, according to research following a clinical trial. There are currently several treatment options offered to people with ...

23 Aug 2022 at 10:33

Railway station first as audio guide for blind people launched

A railway station has become the first in the country to launch an audio guide to help blind and partially sighted people navigate the space. Network Rail has launched the guide, comprising of 12 audio files, along with Bristol Sight Loss Council ...

02 Dec 2022 at 16:30

More awareness is needed around genetic sight loss – expert

There needs to be more awareness about genetic sight loss among the public and specialists, an expert has said. Inherited sight loss conditions are the most common cause of blindness in working age adults in the UK. While there is a lack of ...

24 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Northern Ireland

Woman with rare condition welcomes going blind as it will stop her hallucinating

A partially sighted Belfast woman has said she is looking forward to going completely blind so she will no longer have to deal with a rare condition which causes her to experience terrifying hallucinations. Elaine Macgougan, 64, suffers ...

14 Nov 2024 at 11:07

News

Strictly winner Chris McCausland turned ‘scariness of sight loss into hope’

Strictly Come Dancing 2024 winner Chris McCausland has turned the “scary” prospect of losing your sight into a “hopeful” story, charities have said. The 47-year-old comedian became the first blind winner in the BBC One show’s 20-year ...

15 Dec 2024 at 12:56

Health

Blind mum fearlessly scales climbing walls as high as London’s 180m Gherkin building and plans to represent GB in international competitions

A blind mum who has fearlessly scaled walls as high as London’s famous 180m Gherkin skyscraper is planning to take her sporting prowess to the next level by climbing in international competitions for Great Britain. Theresa ...

07 Jun 2022 at 08:59

Health & Wellbeing

Paralympian Chris Hunt Skelley: Life is a revolving door – it will always come at you

Chris Hunt Skelley has entered 2024 with a clear goal – to qualify for the Paris Paralympics this summer. “We’ve got three qualification events left, we’ve had about seven so far,” says the British judo ace, who scooped ...

03 Jan 2024 at 08:30

Body Image

21st dieter who shed half her body weight balloons after suddenly losing her sight – then learns to cook while blind and dramatically slims all over again

A 21st court volunteer who shed half her body weight after seeing her plus sized reflection in an airplane window ballooned once more when sudden sight loss stopped her cooking – only to be liberated from junk food by ...

22 Apr 2022 at 08:25

Mattel releases first blind Barbie doll

The first blind Barbie has been released by toy company Mattel as the latest edition in its expanding collection of inclusive dolls. The blind doll, released by Mattel during its 65th anniversary year, has features ...

23 Jul 2024 at 06:51

Cholesterol drug ‘slows progression of eye disease in people with diabetes’

A cholesterol-lowering drug may slow the progression of eye disease in people with diabetes, new research suggests. Diabetes can cause damage to the small blood vessels at the back of the eye, a condition called ...

21 Jun 2024 at 20:45

New tours for visually impaired fans at Harry Potter tourist attraction

Harry Potter fans with sight loss or visual impairment can now experience a new tactile adventure which has launched at the Warner Bros Studio Tour. The tourist attraction in Leavesden, Hertfordshire, has ...

04 Feb 2025 at 01:23

Star Wars artist fundraising for colleague who lost sight fighting in Ukraine

An artist who has worked on films and shows, including Star Wars: The Mandalorian, is raising funds for a fellow creative who recently lost his sight fighting in the Ukraine war. Andrey Kozyrenko, a 3D ...

12 Apr 2025 at 15:11

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