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People at risk of losing sight due to fear of hospital during coronavirus pandemic
We’re calling for people to continue attending scheduled eye appointments after evidence shows that people are missing vital treatment due to fear of coronavirus.
Lockdown is impacting particularly severely on blind and partially sighted people, new survey finds
Difficulties in social distancing are adding to the stress many blind and partially sighted people are experiencing in getting access to basic shopping, a survey by the charity RNIB has found.
Dr Gwyn Williams tells RNIB Cymru what’s going on with eye care appointments in Wales
Dr Gwyn Williams is a Consultant Ophthalmologist working at Swansea Bay University Health Board and the Royal College of Ophthalmology’s Welsh Regional Educational Advisor.
Too many people are needlessly losing their sight. Transforming our eye care services must be a priority
Imagine waking up every day worrying if your vision has deteriorated a little more.
Scottish landmarks will be used to highlight value of healthy eyes
Dundee's Victoria & Albert Museum and the Callanish Stones are among four iconic Scottish landmarks to feature in a nationwide campaign to promote healthy eyes.
Serious about inclusion? Priorities for the new Prime Minister
What does it take for all of us to be able to “succeed as a nation”?
Fasting during Ramadan should not prevent Muslims taking care of their eyes
Scottish Muslims are being urged to be aware of their eye health when fasting during the religious month of Ramadan, which starts this weekend.
Patients in England denied vital cataract surgery
A freedom of information request conducted by the Medical Technology Group (MTG) has revealed that 104 of the 195 Clinical Commissioning Groups (CCGs) in England restrict access to cataract surgery.
RNIB welcomes new NICE quality standards for serious eye conditions
RNIB warmly welcomes the updated NICE Quality Standards and urge all providers to implement all six standards immediately.
Transforming eye care services in Wales: Those at highest risk of going blind to receive prioritised treatment in UK first
Eye care patients in Wales who are at the greatest risk of going blind are set to receive faster, prioritised treatment in the Welsh NHS thanks to a £3.3m investment by the Welsh Government to transform services, Health Minister Vaughan Gething announced today.