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The measure, which was taken as a mark of respect following Prince Phillip’s death, has now been reversed

Developed in partnership with the RNIB, the new function enables users to use the command ‘Alexa, call RNIB Helpline’ to be connected with support

The funding will support seven projects supporting blind and partially sighted people across London

A trial of the Aira app has been introduced to provide visual assistance for patients attending Moorfields Eye Hospital

Inter-university event raises funds for Vision Care for Homeless People’s eye care clinics and competition winners announced

The annual inter-university competition, Optoversity Challenge, takes place as a virtual event with 11 universities competing for the winning title

Deafblind UK’s free wellbeing and emotional support service is available to patients who require it

The Thomas Pocklington Trust, working with the RNIB and Glaucoma UK, has produced a video to represent how the world can look to people with vision impairment

More than one in three people have reported deteriorating eyesight due to increased screen time during the pandemic, Fight for Sight says

The charity has launched a survey to gather insight in light of continued COVID-19 restrictions