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Great Grandma warns others not to take their eyesight for granted this Diabetes Week

There are now 100,000 people in Northern Ireland living with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes.

Posted Friday, 11 June 2021 News type: News story

Coronavirus lockdown could be causing more people with sight loss to experience hallucinations

RNIB warns that the ongoing lockdown and coronavirus restrictions could be causing a spike in hallucinations due to sight loss.

Posted Tuesday, 16 February 2021 News type: News story

Ansley’s Blog: It Makes Sense to attend essential eye care appointments

This November, I’m delighted that RNIB Cymru is supporting the NHS Wales ‘It Makes Sense’ campaign as part of Sensory Loss Awareness Month in Wales.

Posted Wednesday, 25 November 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: Sight loss support this World Stroke Day

The coronavirus pandemic has dominated headlines this year, but other serious health issues haven’t gone away.

Posted Thursday, 29 October 2020 News type: Blog

Ansley’s Blog: Take good care of your eyes this National Eye Health Week

As we all adjust to the “new normal”, thinking about eye health has probably fallen down our list of priorities.

Posted Wednesday, 23 September 2020 News type: Blog

Awareness week warns of 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss

Concerns are being raised that the coronavirus crisis may lead to a 'ticking time-bomb' of preventable sight loss if people neglect eye treatment or regular check-ups.

Posted Monday, 21 September 2020 News type: News story

Don't neglect your eyes by missing out on treatment

Optometrists in Scotland have collaborated with RNIB Scotland to produce a video explaining what blind and partially sighted people can expect when visiting their local optometry practice.

Posted Thursday, 16 July 2020 News type: News story

“Clinics are safe - don’t risk your sight during lockdown.”

We know that people across Wales will be feeling anxious about visiting any healthcare setting.

Posted Wednesday, 17 June 2020 News type: News story

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.

Posted Wednesday, 3 June 2020 News type: News story

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.

Posted Friday, 22 May 2020 News type: News story