
Fight for Sight
@fightforsightuk
Fight for Sight funds the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. Our mission: Save sight. Change lives.
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http://fightforsight.org.uk 09-04-2010 19:46:05
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Dr Richard Eva (King's College London) swapped spinal research for vision science – now he’s tackling glaucoma with molecule Protrudin! eyenews.uk.com/features/inter… #eyenews #VisionResearch #SpinalResearch Fight for Sight


At Westminster, over 140 changemakers will be coming together to explore how AI can unlock opportunity for the blind and VI community. Hosted by @MarshadeCordovaMP and Fight for Sight. #AIForGood #VisAbility2025 #VisionLoss #FightForSight #Accessibility #BlindTech


Today, Fight for Sight and Marsha de Cordova unite blind and VI leaders, tech innovators & policymakers to explore how AI can unlock accessible employment. Vis-Ability 2025 is about equity, empowerment & an inclusive future of work.

Dr Lisa Hill represented Uni of Birmingham at Vis-Ability - Fight for Sight’s exclusive Westminster event this week. She joined vision-impaired leaders & allies to explore how #AI is shaping the future for blind & vision-impaired communities. Thanks to all for an inspiring evening!



Apply now for our Fight for Sight / BIOS Small Research Grant. The successful applicant will be an orthoptist researching a topic that would increase the scientific evidence base of relevance to orthoptic patients and the profession. Find out more: buff.ly/UmzYdpI



May is National Walking Month and in November we spoke to Mark Upton from MyVision Oxfordshire 👩🏼🦯🤓 and Tanya Braun from Living Streets about accessing green spaces and the unexpected benefits of walking! youtu.be/_sbpVoJLumk?si… #NationalWalkingMonth #GreenSpaces #SocialChange



CHEC is getting muddy for a cause! 🏃♂️💪 On 6th July, our team takes on Tough Mudder, and on 13th July, our Senior Leadership Team skydives, all to support @FightforSightUK & @BowelCancerUK. Donate here: eu1.hubs.ly/H0kncSW0 #ToughMudder #SkydiveForCharity #Fundraising





One week to go before the deadline for our Zakarian Awards on 18.06.25! Co-funded with Royal College of Ophthalmologists up to £25,000 (for 12 months) is available to fund a research project so members can develop their #research experience and skills! Apply: ow.ly/3wcO50W8aWT #ReserachFunding




Barriers to sport participation significantly impact blind and visually impaired youth. Meet Esme and Owen and discover how Bloomsbury Football is working to break down these barriers below. #BarriersToSports #Blind #VisuallyImpaired