𝗦𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗜𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 & 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝘆 A PI&E Strategy includes the public in decision-making, fostering trust & transparency. The SCONe PI&E strategy uses a three-tier approach: involvement, engagement, and consultation.

February is #AMDawareness Month. Did you know #AMD is the leading cause of sight loss in the UK? AMD can cause visual symptoms such as blurred or distorted vision. It's important to get in touch with your #optometrist for advice if you experience any changes to your vision.

As part of #AMDawareness Month, we are re-sharing SCONe stories from patients affected by #AMD. Sheila Saunders was diagnosed with #DryAMD in Feb 2021 and is involved with the Macular Society's Edinburgh Main Group. Read the full story on our website: clinical-sciences.ed.ac.uk/ophthalmology/…

Almost 40,000 people in the UK develop #wetAMD each year. Lorna Small was diagnosed with wet #AMD and has received regular injections into her eyes which have helped to preserve her sight. Read the full story on our website: clinical-sciences.ed.ac.uk/ophthalmology/… #AMDawareness #AMDmonth

Professor Malcolm Atkinson is a computer scientist at The University of Edinburgh School of Informatics who directly experienced the benefits of early diagnosis of #AMD (Age-related #MacularDegeneration). Read the full story here: clinical-sciences.ed.ac.uk/ophthalmology/… #AMDawareness #wetAMD

Take part in #AMD #Research! This year a project is underway to look at the health & well-being of individuals with AMD (age-related #MacularDegeneration). Data will be collected in person from #Edinburgh, with some aspects collected remotely. See contact details on image.

SCONe Chief Investigator, Prof. Baljean Dhillon, and PPI researcher, Ana Rubio, presented at the Macular Society Scotland Patient Information & Research Event last October. Watch the full event recording on Zoom: shorturl.at/ZYmBw #EyeResearch #AMD #AMDmonth

Ana Rubio, our PPI researcher, presented an overview of SCONe and our #PPI work from an #AMD perspective at the Macular Society Scotland Patient Information & Research Event last October. Watch Ana's full talk here: linktr.ee/scone_research #EyeResearch #MacularDegeneration

A medical student at The University of Edinburgh is conducting a #ResearchStudy exploring adult experiences & opinions of #eyecare in #Edinburgh. They are looking for participants aged 30-45 living in Edinburgh to share their views. For more info visit: shorturl.at/n7Jnr

February is also #LowVisionAwareness Month. Below are some resources & support for #LowVision and #SightLoss: eyes.nhs.scot/for-the-public… RNIB RNIB Scotland Sight Scotland Sight Scotland Veterans Macular Society Glaucoma UK

Are you an #optometrist who wants to contribute to innovation in eye and health research? Find out more about what it means to be part of the SCONe network & how you can help build a world-leading #Retinalimage research resource. clinical-sciences.ed.ac.uk/scone/about-sc… #EyeResearch #Optometry

It's World #GlaucomaWeek, a global initiative by the World Glaucoma Association (WGA). #Glaucoma is a group of eye disorders which result in progressive damage to the #OpticNerve of the eye, leading to peripheral #VisionLoss if left untreated. More info: worldglaucomaweek.org

According to the World Glaucoma Association (WGA), 1 in 200 people aged 40 have #Glaucoma, rising to 1 in 8 by age 80. Anyone can develop glaucoma, but the risk increases if you're aged over 40. Find out more about Glaucoma: lookafteryoureyes.org/eye-conditions… #GlaucomaWeek #EyeHealth

78 million people worldwide have #Glaucoma, predicted to rise to 111.8 million by 2040 (World Glaucoma Association). Glaucoma is referred to as the "silent thief of sight". Many people have no symptoms. Regular #EyeTests are important to detect any signs of glaucoma early.

Today is 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗼-𝗦𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗮𝘆. For help to quit visit NHS Inform: nhsinform.scot/care-support-a… #NationalNoSmokingDayUK #QuitSmoking #QuitYourWay #SmokingAndEyeHealth #Cataract #MacularDegeneration #AMD #DiabeticEyeDisease

"Eye, Eye Doctor!" for Edinburgh Science Festival🥼👁👓 Explore the fascinating world of eye health! 📅 Wednesday 16th April 🕙 11am, 2pm & 3:30pm (1 hour) 📍 National Museum of Scotland, #Edinburgh Info & tickets🎟️ edinburghscience.co.uk/event/eye-eye-… #WhatsOnEdinburgh #Optometrist

Today is #WorldOptometryDay and this years theme is Eyes to the Future: Optometry Improving Global Wellness. #Optometry is far more than just vision correction. #OptometryDay #Optometrist #Eyecare #EyeHealth #EyeDisease #GeneralHealth #SystemicDisease #Vision

SCONe is a GOC accredited #CPD provider and we will be soon be delivering #FreeCPD webinars. Sign up at the link below to be notified of upcoming CPD events: app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/sc… #Optometrist #Optometry #OptometryCPD #Eyecare

𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬 - Explore the fascinating world of #EyeHealth with Eye, Eye Doctor!🥼👁 Part of #Edinburgh #Science Festival, children aged 8+ can uncover the mysteries of how our eyes reflect our overall wellbeing. Info & tickets🎟️Pre-booking required edinburghscience.co.uk/event/eye-eye-…