Ellie Southwood was appointed chair of the Royal National Institute of Blind People in July. She talks with OT  about key issues facing the sight loss sector

Athletes with intellectual disabilities had their sight tested at a Special Olympics event in Sheffield

Amit Patel never saw himself as a guide dog owner. Taking Kika’s harness gave him not just confidence and independence, but a new member of the family

The Blind Veterans research seminar aims to discuss research and innovation with global experts

Representative body of buses and coaches in Scotland signs up to charity charter that commits to improving travel for blind and partially sighted people

Eyewear company has been sponsoring eye clinic in Burkino Faso that now treats 60-70 patients each day

Charity to hold golf day to raise funds for research into corneal dystrophy

Arriva is the latest bus operator to pledge to improve travel for blind and partially-sighted people

Transitions Optical is named as a new sponsor of an Irish charity for visually impaired children

Macular Society issues a warning about false claims being made by stem cell clinics