Sn Lect @ARU_VHS #IAmAnOptometrist @Leic_Hospital @VistaLeicester Working in Paeds, LearningDis, #LowVision #RNIB #JIA. Author, Secret dragon hunter 😉 Fae Fife
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Thankyou @Leic_hospital and @aru_fse for mentioning my recent @rnib #SeeDifferently award in recent staff and public communications. I feel very honoured indeed. It’s been an amazing couple of weeks!
ALT Jane standing by an RNIB #SeeDifferentlyAwards banner at the ceremony in London.
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Come and do a PhD with me! Through this project you will contribute to gathering important data to enable practitioners to make evidenced-based decisions on when to introduce myopia management to their patients. Deadline 24th Feb. bit.ly/3PJbPtH
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
All of us @Sandford_Police are sending best wishes to El Presidente Donald Trumps on his inauguration
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
It just takes one ‘badly parked’ Limebike to make a pavement and pedestrian crossing hazardous for blind, partially sighted, elderly and disabled people.
ALT A pedestrian navigates around a Lime Bikes abandoned broadside on a pavement in front of a pedestrian crossing in Camden.
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Most people are good, and kind...
But then you have the worst type... 😡
@Dunnesfarmeggs have been robbed again. A disgusting thing to happen at their egg honesty box which is so valued by most locals. 😢
Make this guy famous guys🙏🏻
#Kildare #IrishFood
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Numerous reports of a misinformation movement that glasses, sunglasses are harmful. Anti-glasses quackery has been around for over a century, so nothing new, but the potential harm to children, road users & the visually impaired still profound. Let’s stop this now! 👓 👀
The most dangerous grift in ophthalmology right now is “glasses are harmful.” People that claim diet, exercise, and a 10 part instructional webinar can help you live spectacle free! No. Stop it.
It’s not a big deal for most adults. They will lose some money before realizing that no amount of exercise and bull testicle consumption will fix their presbyopia.
But those same adults have kids. If young kids don’t get the glasses they need, their brains won’t develop normal vision. I’m talking permanent vision loss. I have seen it happen. It’s awful and entirely preventable.
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
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Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
I’m finally ready to tell the world about my private life. This has taken a lot of courage and a lot of thought. But here we go. shorturl.at/nENOY
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
“Excuse me you can’t bring your dog in here, no dogs allowed”
Even after explaining that Sam is a guide dog, they still refuse. This, sadly, happens quite a lot still
Sigh
ALT Guide dog Sam sitting down wearing his guide dog harness on a busy high street
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
1. I’m in tears. #DissbilityTwitter pls help me call out @ThistleHotels & @agoda. I booked a wheelchair accessible room in March for my London trip to speak at @WomensPrize tomorrow. arrived in taxi to find there’s 8 steps to get in & there’s no wheelchair accessible room free.
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
How can a booked accessible room not be guaranteed? Surely if it is booked, then it is exactly that - booked! What other reason can cause it to not be available? Sounds like @ThistleHotels need to get their act together.
It sure what happened to my Alt Text! Picture shows Jane standing by an RNIB banner at the #SeeDifferentlyAwards in London.
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Happy World Orthoptic Day!🎉 #Orthoptists are integral to the #eye #health #MDT🤝working to ensure that everyone has straight #binocular #vision. WCSM are proud to have our FIRST #orthoptist Master, and to raise awareness of #orthoptics in the #City & #Livery. #AHP @followIOA.
ALT The Master Liz Shilling, Orthoptist at St Thomas' hospital, using a prism bar to test a patient's vision.
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Improving and correcting #binocular #vision is important for our professional, educational and social lives, and that's where your #orthoptist can help.
#WorldOrthorptistDay
Happy World Orthoptic Day!
Orthoptists help patients of all ages maintain and manage their vision, supporting happy and fulfilling lives.
#OrthoptistsMakeADifference #WOD24
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
📢 We are recruiting children 6-12 years old for our #myopia study @AstonOptometry @AstonUniversity ⬇️
Participants receive a £400 gift card at the end of the study, and children can also keep their preferred spectacles!
Interested? 🤔
DM/ email "SGV2" to [email protected]
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Iqra Yousaf, a Bradford PhD student needs your help. If you have 5 minutes, please complete this survey now! 👁️
Are you aged 40 or above with healthy eyes?
Participants with healthy eyes wanted!
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk…
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
This week our College President, Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, participated in the ‘What's next for integrated eye care?’ panel at @RCOphth's Annual Congress.
This continues our work with our colleagues in the eye care sector to enhance integration for improved patient outcomes.
ALT The panel discussion takes place on a stage at the Royal College of Ophthalmology Conference with five people seated behind a table, each with a microphone. In the foreground, the backs of audience members' heads. Panel, left to right: Louisa Wickham, NHS England, National Clinical Director for Eye Care, Robert Shilliday, Director, RNIB Northern Ireland, Raymond Curran, Head of Ophthalmic Services, Strategic Planning & Performance Group, Department of Health NI Dr Gillian Rudduck MCOptom, President, The College of Optometrists, Chair: Dilani Siriwardena, NHS London, Clinical Director for Ophthalmology
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
“Just because you are blind or have any disability, you are unique and you can do whatever your mind is set to do." Wise words from Grace Kidd, the 9-year-old Falkirk author who won the RNIB's World Book Day writing comp.
eyenews.uk.com/news/post/fal…
#eyenews #SeeingDifferently
Jane Macnaughton PhD FCOptom 🏴 retweeted
Hi all, I'm looking for a parent who has had to give up work because of lack of childcare for their disabled child. Someone who would be happy to be interviewed for TV. Many thanks #journorequest #SEND
ALT Pic shows Sam with her daughter Elvi in a living room, both are smiling.