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Enhanced Vision - One to One-Thursday 20th February 2020

Enhanced Vision, a company who provide equipment for Low vision are holding one 2 one appointments on Thursday 20th February 2020. Some slots are still available.  Anyone interested in aids for Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, Cataracts and Retinitis Pigmentosa can book their appointment by calling Julie Stormont 0191 5673939 or email julie.stormont@sundrsb.org.uk

 

 

Charity Shop

The Society's Charity Shop has now reopened in the Society's Office complex at 53 St. Luke's Terrace, Pallion Sunderland. The shop is open from 9:00am to 3:30pm, Monday to Friday. Access to the shop is from its own entrance on St Luke's Terrace.

We unable to accept large items of furniture but clothes, toys, books, household goods, bric a brac etc are all welcome. Donations of items to sell can be drppoed off at the shop or in the office

 

Fight for Sight launches survey to gather insights on personal impact of sight loss

Fight for Sight is launching an online survey to gather broader insights into the personal impact of sight loss and eye conditions. The charity invites those affected by sight loss – either personally or indirectly via someone they care for – to participate in the survey and strengthen the case for urgently needed eye research funding.

The survey comes in response to shocking findings that sight loss costs the UK over £28 billion each year, yet only 1% of funding for public services is spent on eye research. This equates to just £20 for each person living with sight loss.

Fight for Sight believes that despite the evidence, the scale of this growing health challenge is not being taken seriously. Determined to change this and to build a case for more eye research funding, Fight for Sight desperately needs the input of those affected by sight loss to demonstrate its impact and to secure more funding for pioneering eye research.

Fight for Sight’s Chief Executive, Sherine Krause, said:“In launching this survey, we hope to gather some valuable insights into the impact sight loss can have on those living with it. Unfortunately, sight loss is viewed by many people as inevitable. But we know its impact – for many people – can be devastating, from both a personal and financial perspective.

“We’re determined to build a case to demonstrate this, in order to be able to fund life-changing research. Fight for Sight’s pioneering research has already led to transformational treatments and our science is on the verge of future cures. With more funding, we hope to radically reshape the future for everyone affected by sight loss.”

Participation in the survey involves a short 15-minute phone interview or online survey in which respondents share information and answer questions on how living with sight loss or an eye condition impacts their life or that of the person they care for.

Interested participants should fill in the following short questionnaire to register their interest in taking part:

https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TG2PRLX, which takes less than five minutes to complete, or call 020 7264 3900.

When the full 15-minute survey is launched in early 2020, those who have registered their interest will be contacted and invited to take part in a 15-minute online survey. The survey can also be done over the phone if this better suits access needs.

To register interest in taking part, please complete this short questionnaire by following this link: https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/TG2PRLX or call 0207264 3900.

Participants can really help to change the eye research landscape and build a case to secure urgently needed funding for pioneering eye research projects.