Knowledge and research hub

RNIB is a leading source of information on sight loss and the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people.

Our key information and statistics provide answers to some of the most common questions we receive about blind and partially sighted people. You can also find our new Sight loss data tool here, which gives factual information about sight loss for each region and local authority in England.

Our research reports include abstracts so that you can easily find the publication you are looking for. We also frequently invite proposals for research we are going to commission.

You can also search our Research Library - Europe's largest, most comprehensive and diverse collection of print and electronic materials covering all aspects of partial sight and blindness.

Latest research news

Key facts about sight loss

A number of organisations in the eye health and sight loss sector have agreed upon a list of key statistics regarding sight loss.

Recently added reports

Sight loss UK 2013 - References

This page contains links to all the reports, data and research which were the foundation of evidence used in the Sight loss UK 2013 report.

Sight loss UK 2013

Sight loss UK 2013 is RNIB's annual evidence review, based on 70 key indicators that show us what life is like for people with experience of sight loss, their carers and those at risk of sight loss. Published 2013.

Tackling unemployment for blind and partially sighted people

This is the final report from a three-year, action-based research project to help improve the employment prospects of blind and partially sighted people. Published in 2013.

Last updated: 19 March 2013

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Sight loss data tool

This tool gives information about the numbers of people living with sight loss in each region and local authority in England. It also provides other key indicators related to sight loss as well.