Sight-loss charities & organisations

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http://www.actionforblindpeople.org.uk
Action for Blind People is a national organisation, providing blind and partially-sighted people with practical support in all aspects of their lives.

http://www.blind.org.uk
The British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) aims to supply radio and audio sets to all registered blind and partially-sighted people who are in need.

College of Optometrists

http://www.college-optometrists.org
The College of Optometrists is the professional, scientific and examining body for optometry in the UK. Their website provides various resources for the public including information on common eye diseases and problems, and eye health issues.

http://www.deafblind.org.uk
Deafblind UK is a national charity offering specialist services and human support to deafblind people and those who have progressive sight and hearing loss acquired throughout their lives.

http://www.eyehelp.co.uk
EyeHelp.co.uk is an online resource to help you take care of your eyes. A growing archive of expert articles covers a range of topics including ageing and eye health, children and eye health, and common eye conditions.

http://www.guidedogs.org.uk
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association provide guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services that meet the needs of blind and partially-sighted people. Their work also includes campaigning for the rights of people who are blind and partially-sighted, education on eye-care issues, and research into eye disease.

http://www.henshaws.org.uk
Henshaws Society for Blind People is a charity providing care and support for blind and visually impaired people of all ages across the North of England.

Nystagmus.co.uk

http://www.nystagmus.co.uk
Nystagmus.co.uk provides a range of information about nystagmus, including personal experiences of the site owner of having nystagmus as a child and teenager. The site includes facts and the scientific details about the condition, and is designed for parents, friends, family and teachers who are interested in finding out about nystagmus.

http://www.rcophth.ac.uk
The Royal College of Ophthalmologists maintains excellence in the practice of ophthalmology, championing quality in the care delivered to patients through professional standards, education and training.

http://www.rlsb.org.uk
The Royal London Society for the Blind (RLSB) provides education, training and employment services to help people who are blind or partially sighted to overcome the discrimination, social exclusion and poverty that many may experience.

http://www.rncb.ac.uk
The Royal National College for the Blind (RNC), based in Hereford, is the UK's leading college of further education and training for people aged 16+ who are blind or partially sighted.

Royal National Institute of Blind People

http://www.rnib.org.uk
The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is a charity providing information, support and advice to blind and partially-sighted people throughout the UK.

http://www.seeability.org
SeeAbility aims to enable individuals who are blind or partially sighted with additional disabilities to achieve their full potential, helping them realise opportunities, make choices and enhance their quality of life.

http://www.sense.org.uk
Sense is the UK's largest organisation for children and adults who are deafblind or have associated disabilities.

http://www.vision2020uk.org.uk
Vision 2020 UK is an umbrella organisation which facilitates greater collaboration and co-operation between organisations within the UK which focus on visual impairment, operating on a national, regional or international basis. Their twice-yearly email research bulletin - Vision Research News - is produced in partnership with Thomas Pocklington Trust, RNIB and Guide Dogs, and details current studies and summaries of completed research in the visual-impairment sector.

If you would like to subscribe to this bulletin, please email your request to l.beaumont@vision2020uk.org.uk.