Charity
The latest news from charities within the optical sector
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Kashinath Bhoosnurmath, VP of international programmes at Operation Eyesight in Hyderabad, tells OT why governments and NGOs need to work together to avoid a “looming sight crisis”
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Sumrana Yasmin, global technical lead on refractive error at Sightsavers, tells OT about the charity’s mission to ensure that eye care is included as part of the global COVID-19 recovery
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The professional dancer will share her own story of poor eyesight in the hope that it will inspire others to support the charity’s work
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The Childhood Eye Cancer Trust released its findings ahead of National Eye Health Week
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Fiona Mackinnon has raised over £1400 in a fundraiser held in memory of optometrist Shirley Cameron
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Fight for Sight has released the findings of a poll to mark World Sight Day
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The national charity is highlighting the need for more research into macular disease in order to stop it “in its tracks”
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Funding for research has been announced during Macular Week
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Mark Pampel is performing as part of Deafblind Awareness Week
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The charities will pay their 627 staff at least £9 per hour, significantly higher than the minimum wage of £7.83