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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

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'See Derry Differently' for World Sight Day

Community volunteers from the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) marked World Sight Day 2022 with a sight loss awareness raising day in the city. The ‘See Derry Differently’ event was held in the Design Innovation Assisted Living ...

17 Oct 2022 at 15:33

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 ...

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 ...

24 Apr 2023 at 00:01

Schoolgirl who inspired Disney challenges glasses stereotype of nerd-face emoji

A schoolgirl who got Disney to create a princess with glasses in their hit animated feature Encanto has set her sights on challenging the stigma of the nerd face emoji. Lowri Moore, 13, a glasses-wearer, had written – aged nine – to the ...

13 Oct 2022 at 12:06

Partially sighted Love Island finalist Ron Hall becomes blind charity ambassador

Love Island finalist Ron Hall has become a celebrity ambassador for the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB). The 25-year-old financial adviser, from Essex, was the first partially sighted contestant to appear on the ITV2 ...

18 Jun 2023 at 11:01

Grandmother, 88, first in UK to detect signals in eye using bionic chip

An 88-year-old grandmother who lost the sight in her left eye has become the first person in the UK to detect signals in her eye using a “revolutionary” new bionic chip. The woman, who has seven children and eight grandchildren, ...

21 Jan 2022 at 01:25

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Married At First Sight star Mel Schilling reveals cancer diagnosis

Married At First Sight dating coach Mel Schilling has revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and will spend Christmas in hospital. The 51-year-old reality star said she had a scan after experiencing stomach cramps while ...

20 Dec 2023 at 15:00

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Guided walk taking place in Culdaff as part of Heritage Week

Culdaff and Cloncha Heritage Group are organising a guided walk exploring all of Culdaff’s heritage. The tour is called ‘Hidden in Plain Sight’. The group is meeting at 6pm on Wednesday at The Wee Hall in Culdaff. Walkers ...

20 Aug 2024 at 12:33

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Animal lover who is “like a guide dog” to her old spaniel as cataracts make her so blind she falls in a lake praises vet who restores pet’s sight

An animal lover who became “like a guide dog” to her ageing cocker spaniel when cataracts made the pooch so blind she fell downstairs and tumbled into a lake praised her vet for performing a miracle by restoring her ...

13 Jun 2022 at 08:19

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Sightsaver Bus proves to be a great service for the people of Tipperary

A new service for the people of Tipperary and surrounding areas, which is proving very popular since its inception in recent months is The Sightsaver Bus. Recognising a need for a service in the area of county ...

27 Jul 2023 at 20:33

Vennells denies having inkling convictions were unsafe despite Bates email

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has claimed she had no inkling subpostmaster convictions were unsafe in 2013 despite a “concerning” email from lead campaigner Alan Bates. Mr Bates told Ms Vennells that ...

23 May 2024 at 11:27

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