The support our volunteers provide plays such a vital role within the operations of our charity. Being a small charity that covers such vast ground within the sight-loss community of Wales, our volunteers enable us to offer sustainable and consistent support to our service users. To show our thanks to our wonderful volunteers, we would […]
Author: Corrie Barber
Don’t Look Away – Volunteers Needed!
Don’t Look Away is a Lottery funded project which aims to raise awareness of sight loss and the affect it has on individuals. It aims to raise awareness of good eye health amongst communities and work in partnership with service providers to make society more accessible for everyone . To help us with the aims […]
All about…Diabetic Retinopathy
What is it? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It is caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. How diabetes can affect the eyes The light sensitive cells found in the retina convert light into electric signals. These signals […]
All About Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is it? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition affecting the central part of your vision. It is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 60. It occurs when the small central part of your retina, known as the macula, wears down. It doesn’t cause blindness but it can make […]
Bird Watching- The ‘Smart’ Way
We hope you enjoyed Diana’s last article, who offered us some really handy gardening tips, especially for those who may struggle with their sight (if you missed it you can find it here). Here is a little update from Diana, let’s see what else she’s been up to in her garden during lockdown… Hi i’m […]
All about…cataracts
What are they? A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye which leads to a decrease in vision. Cataracts often develop slowly and can affect one or both eyes. Over time these patches usually become bigger causing blurry or double vision, halos around light, trouble with bright lights, and trouble seeing at […]
Eye Facts: Glaucoma
What is it glaucoma? Glaucoma is a common eye condition where the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, becomes damaged. It is usually caused by fluid building up in the front part of the eye, which increases pressure inside the eye. Glaucoma can lead to loss of vision if it’s not diagnosed and treated early. […]
Broccoli helps to saves eyes
Whether you savour its favour or only tolerate it when covered in gravy on your Sunday lunch, love it or hate it, there is no denying that broccoli in all its green glory certainly packs a punch when it comes to its health properties. It’s fair to say it has some pretty impressive benefits for […]
Agreement between ophthalmologists and optometrists in the certification of vision impairment
Sight Sight Cymru funded research which has allowed for this paper regarding CVI (Certification of Visually Impaired) to be published. The paper investigates the certification process that is undertaken within the UK to register patients as impaired or severely sight impaired that is currently carried out by consultant ophthalmologists. The research assesses the agreement between […]
Living the good life – Gardening Tips by Sight Cymru’s Diana Evans
In these difficult times there is a little light that can help and give you a rosy glow. Getting back to nature can give you a little lift when you see the first green shoots appear through the dark soil with a promise of vegetables for the future. The harvest is the achievement of your […]