Research reports

Our research is linked to the priorities set out in RNIB's strategy. The focus is to provide an evidence base that supports the organisation's ambitious goals so that we can have the greatest positive impact on blind and partially sighted people's lives.

Our research is either carried out by RNIB, or is commissioned on behalf of RNIB.

If you can't find what you're looking for in our reports section, you should also consult our Research Library.

If you are the author of work which was hosted on the Tiresias site and you would like your work to appear on the research section of the RNIB website, please email us at research@rnib.org.uk.

Recently added reports

The estimated prevalence of visual impairment among people with learning disabilities in the UK

A new report examining the number of people with learning disabilities in the UK who are blind or partially sighted or have refractive error.

Braille users views on UEB

This piece of research was commissioned by The UK Association of Accessible Formats (UKAAF), the independent standards organisation in the UK. They were considering the possibility of adopting the Unified English Braille code (UEB) in the UK and wanted to know more about the views of the 'silent majority' of braille users.

A review of evidence to evaluate effectiveness of intervention strategies to address inequalities in eye health care

In 2010, RNIB commissioned Mary Seacole Research Centre (MSRC) at De Montfort University to undertake a review of the evidence relating to the causes of inequalities in eye health, and interventions to reduce inequalities, with particular reference to ethnicity, age, and socio-economic deprivation. The focus was on preventive activity in relation to specified eye conditions

Accessibility of top 1,000 titles of 2010

In 2010, RNIB commissioned LISU to undertake research to identify a baseline for how many of the 1,000 most popular books of 2009 were available in unabridged audio, braille and large print.

Last updated: 5 December 2011

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