Charles Bonnet syndrome is a little known sight loss phenomenon
Research begins into mystery syndrome where people see visions of horror
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Estimated one million visually impaired people in UK are thought to experience bizarre ultra-lifelike hallucinations - including spiders crawling from books and Victorian families appearing in crowdsTimeline PhotosNeoprene sleeve and hand sanitiser to hang off of your lanyard are now back in stock. Get yours here bit.ly/31GMjf7
High Sheriff of West Sussex, a long-standing GP, explains how the eye condition AMD affects patients
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High Sheriff of West Sussex Dr Tim Fooks, in his weekly briefing on projects in the county, talks about the Macular Society and explains how the eye condition AMD affects patients.Blind (severely sight impaired) - TV Licensing ™
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The Symbol Cane | What is a Symbol Cane and why should people living with sight loss use it?
The Symbol Cane | What is a Symbol Cane and why should people living with sight loss use it?
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In this edition of Henshaws Knowledge Village, Mark highlights the importance of using the Symbol Cane. This simple tool can be an invaluable asset for blind...Far from local but we wish him every success in the competition
First blind chef to appear on Masterchef TV kitchen
Amar Latif, 45, will become Celebrity Masterchef's first ever blind contestant. The entrepreneur and television presenter will appear on the show on Wednesday.
Despite the changes brought on by coronavirus, it is still essential to look after your eye health so if you have an appointment at the eye clinic here are some tips to keep you safe
Top tips for helping a visually impaired person when they visit your venue - Henshaws
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Top tips to businesses that are re-opening after the Covid-19 lockdown on how to support visitors who are visually impaired in our new socially-distanced world.'The guide dog cannot read one-way arrows'
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Three partially sighted people talk about the difficulties of getting around the "new normal" world.We've joined in!We've turned the Piccadilly Lights upside down to shine a light on some of the issues that social distancing has brought about for people with sight loss and show the general public how they can help simply by being aware, being kind and asking if they can help.
To help launch our #WorldUpsideDown campaign, please join us in sharing an upside-down image on social media. You can find instructions on how to take part here: rnib.in/instructions
[Image description: The Piccadilly Lights billboard with 6 adverts turned upside down. The adverts are from Barclays, Herbal Essences, Amazon, Very, RNIB and Kellogg's.]
Timeline PhotosDid you know that significant vision can be lost before someone has any signs of glaucoma? That's why it's vital to have your eyes tested regularly #GlaucomaAwarenessWeek lght.ly/ia0h0l6