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A Braille-iant Annual Event: National Braille Week
So as well as World Sight Day, last week was also National Braille Week! Read more to learn all about braille.

The Big PICture
Oct 22, 20212 min read


World Sight Day - Ask Me a Question
For World Sight Day I asked people to submit questions that they may have about sight loss, so that eye conditions can be better understood.

The Big PICture
Oct 20, 20219 min read


The Benefits of Exercise for Vision
A new study has now determined that exercise can slow or prevent the development of macular degeneration, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy.

The Big PICture
Aug 11, 20201 min read


The Macular Society Discusses the Science behind Red Light Therapy
Last week reports came of a new 'red light therapy' which claimed to help improve eyesight. The Macular Society has offered some advice...

The Big PICture
Jul 6, 20202 min read


Fight For Sight Helps Fund Research Which Reverses Eye Disease
A study part-funded by Fight For Sight has resported success in reversing damage from the retinitis pigmentosa using gene therapy.

The Big PICture
Jul 5, 20201 min read


It's Macular Week!
It's Macular Week! The Macular Society is currently running a campaign to raise awareness of eye diseases and the importance of research...

The Big PICture
Jun 26, 20204 min read


Fight For Sight Launches Appeal
Fight for Sight, the UK's largest charity funding critical eye research, has launced an appeal for donations amid the covid-19 crisis.

The Big PICture
Jun 19, 20201 min read


Stem Cell Therapy Makes Progress
The Macular Society has reported that a study currently underway has produced positive early results in the treatment of dry AMD.

The Big PICture
Jun 19, 20201 min read
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