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Summary: NB magazine for sight loss and eye health professionals - November 2008 issue.
NB is the essential magazine for sight loss and eye health professionals, from ophthalmologists to policy makers and rehabilitation workers. NB keeps you in touch with the latest developments in eye health, social care and policy.
See also our other magazines: Insight, Access and Vision.

In this issue - November 2008
Shopping
Shopping made accessible: in our special feature, blind and partially sighted people tell retailers how their shopping experience needs to be improved. We also look at customers' rights and affordable technology to make things easier.
News
- People with sight problems would like to work, says survey
- Employers' group welcomes new Minister
- NICE consultation on glaucoma
- 'Wife Swap' mother reveals prejudice over parenthood
- Volunteers needed to give Christmas eye checks to homeless
Talking point - a new column debating vital issues
- Naked streets - good news for pedestrians?
Eye health
- The Welsh Eye Care initiative
Personal stories
- A day in the life of … John Gill, Chief Scientist, RNIB
Featured websites in this issue
- The Compact
- National Eye Health Epidemiological Model
- Crisis Christmas eye care volunteers
- RNIB Scientific Research Unit
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Last updated: 20/11/2008 11:13
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Andy's story - Andy had no idea he had glaucoma. An eye test detected the condition and he was sent to casualty where he was given further tests and eye drops to relieve the pressure. “ My vision has not improved but now it won’t deteriorate any further. This has made me feel very lucky – if I hadn’t gone for that eye test, I’d be blind by now.” Open Your Eyes campaign