#OcularAlbinism (OA) is a rare genetic eye condition that affects vision. It runs in Stephanie’s family, her son Gregor and two grandsons have OA. There’s no cure, but Stephanie is a strong advocate. Read her story: https://ow.ly/8pp950ZzQRZ

Elizabeth Maxwell lost her sight in her 30s due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, which can cause uveitis. We’re supporting research to improve early detection for children at risk. Read her story here: https://ow.ly/eTkM50ZznEo Read more on Dr Lola Solebo’s research here: https://ow.ly/3IBU50ZznEp

#Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, affecting 80 million people worldwide. We support researchers like Dr Ben Mead in finding new treatments. Niki De Lara, impacted by glaucoma, started Glaucomarize to help others. Read more about their stories here: https://ow.ly/B6IV50ZypLI

Did you see this month's Fight for Sight newsletter? This month’s Fight for Sight newsletter explores how technology is opening up new job opportunities for people with vision loss. Sign up for our newsletter today and get Fight for Sight news straight to your inbox: https://ow.ly/YvzY50ZuWq7

Could you be the next researcher helping to transform our understanding of diabetic retinopathy? Through our UK Vision Research Network, we’re funding a PhD studentship with Dr Eleni Beli and Dr Paola Campagnolo. Find out more here: https://ow.ly/1GWE50ZuBBn #DiabeticRetinopathy #VisionResearch

Millions use TfL daily, and hundreds of thousands of items end up in lost property each year. We're teaming up with TfL to give unclaimed items a new home in our charity shops—helping fund vital work tackling vision loss. Read more: https://ow.ly/GAFw50Zua1W #TransportForLondon #CharityShops

Everyone should be able to access high-quality support, wherever they live. That's why we created the Acceleration Fund- We're funding three organisations to expand services so more blind and vision impaired people get the support they need. Read more: https://ow.ly/TT1G50ZtO9G #SocialChange

Julieanne's life changed after a stroke left her with #hemianopia, a condition that causes the loss of vision on one side of the visual field. She now uses her experience to campaign for #accessibility and support others facing similar challenges. Read Julieanne's story: https://ow.ly/mWsN50Zt6ER

Yesterday was our 31st annual Warwickshire #GolfDay! Thanks to Debbie White and the Warwickshire Committee for making it a success. Would you like to start your own challenge event? Find out how to do so here: https://ow.ly/JTYR50ZrU05 #WarwickshireGolf #GolfDay #Fundraising

#CerebralVisualImpairment (CVI) makes it hard for kids to find toys, recognise faces, or cope in busy, cluttered spaces. We still don’t fully understand why. That’s why we’re supporting Dr Kathleen Vancleef’s study on CVI and visual clutter at Durham University. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3WXYZcv

Are you blind or vision impaired in Oxfordshire? Join the Green Walks project by MyVision Oxfordshire, helping people access green and blue spaces safely while presenting an opportunity to socialise and build connections. Learn more: https://ow.ly/4j7q50ZpYII #SocialInclusion #GreenWalks

We’ve passed the Association of Medical Research Charities Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes when we fund researchers advancing understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

#Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness, affecting 80 million people worldwide, projected to reach 120 million by 2040. Researchers are testing vitamin B3 in clinical trials to help prevent it. Learn more in our #webinar here: https://ow.ly/Knbz50ZogcR

The 31st Annual #WarwickshireGolfDay is next Wednesday! Meet Debbie White, who has tirelessly raised funds for Fight for Sight for 30 years while living with #UsherSyndrome, affecting vision and hearing. Read her story: https://ow.ly/xSre50ZmRU0

Fewer than 1 in 3 blind or vision impaired people in the UK are in paid work. Our Digital Inclusion fund supports 4 new projects to boost employment access and digital skills. Discover who they are here: https://ow.ly/mWJj50ZmRhK #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveEmployment #AccessibilityMatters

Last Friday, we hosted our second annual #EarlyCareersResearcherNetwork, a day dedicated to helping early career researchers build lasting connections from the very start of their journey. Read more about why investing in people is as important as investing in research: https://ow.ly/2FPF50ZkyOS

Did you know that #Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide? Cataracts occur when the lens scatters light, making the eye appear cloudy or milky, and prevents you from seeing clearly or even at all. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/snZc50Z7VP2 #Blind #cateractsAwarenessMonth

Many wonder if #blind and #VisionImpaired people can take part in sports, but sports and physical activity are vital for their wellbeing. Join us tomorrows #webinar with Metro Blind Sport & Bloomsbury Football Foundation. 24.06.2026 12.00-13.00 To sign up click here: https://ow.ly/1O2L50ZbM85

Have you signed up for our annual Golf day yet? This event will be taking place next month, on Wednesday 22nd Jul, in Warwickshire. Started 31 years ago by Debbie White, a dedicated fundraiser living with Usher syndrome. Learn more about Debbie: https://ow.ly/P9jC50Zf7Lh #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek

Nystagmus causes rapid, uncontrollable eye movement and vision problems. It can affect depth perception, balance, and coordination. Most people with nystagmus are registered as sight impaired. Learn more: https://ow.ly/q45V50ZevIV #Nystagmus #VisionImpairment

On Christmas Day while many families would have been celebrating, 24 year-old Harvey Brookfield’s family spent the day in hospital, desperately searching for answers as to why he could no longer see… Find out more about Harvey’s vision loss story here: https://ow.ly/Vmp650Ze7Fu #LOHN #MensHealthWeek

What impact can sports have on people with vision loss? Join our #webinar with Metro Blind Sport & Bloomsbury Football Foundation to explore how sport boosts confidence, independence and mental health. Date: 24.06.2026 Time:12:00-13:00. Sign up to the webinar here: https://ow.ly/ARL950ZbLYi

What does it take to get ground-breaking #research out of the lab and to patients? Hear our Podcast with CEO Keith Valentine, Professor Robert MacLaren, and Joe Pepper on #genetherapy for #choroideremia. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/2N0I50ZbLLl

We’re proud to be one of 89 charities awarded a share of National Institute for Health and Care Research £37m investment, supporting 800+ early-career researchers. This funding will help our researchers at a crucial stage of their careers and improve lives. More here https://bit.ly/4aft801

Did you know that #Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide? Cataracts occur when the lens scatters light, making the eye appear cloudy or milky, and prevents you from seeing clearly or even at all. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/mOHu50Z7xcR #Blind #cateractsAwarenessMonth

Summer is just around the corner, offering ideal opportunities for socialising on walks and hikes. Our Outside report shows how #loneliness and isolation impact many. Mark Upton shares how Green Walks builds confidence and breaks barriers. #GreenSpaces Read more: https://ow.ly/1M7P50Z53Qp

1 in 5 of us will experience #visionLoss at some stage in our lives, which is why we're on a mission to find sight saving treatments. Through our various different research grants, we aim to invest around £30m into vision research over the next 5 years. Learn more here: https://ow.ly/RIWk50YMAIh

#Braille is the six-dot tactile system that many blind and #visionImpaired people use to read and write, however there are very few courses to actually learn it. This is why we’ve supported the Braillist Foundation, who offer sessions and discussions on Braille. Read more: https://ow.ly/qyxi50Z06F6

Despite living with #Retinoblastoma, Darren Harris hasn’t let that stop him from becoming England’s most-capped blind footballer, dual #Paralympian, and motivational speaker. Hear his story and why "there's never been a better time to be #blind": https://ow.ly/J7Oi50YZtUa

Did you know that a form of Vitamin B3 is currently being tested in #Glaucoma trials? Join our discussion with Ted Garway-Heath from UCL next week to find out why Date: 20.05.2026 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 BST Sign up for the webinar today: https://ow.ly/2yP950YYSp1 #Webinar #VisionResearch