Fight for Sight funds the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss. Our mission: Save sight. Change lives.
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ALT Fight for Sight logo. A circle symbolising an eye lid and a curved line denoting an eye lid underneath it. Fight for Sight is written below.
ALT Centre of the signature is the Fight for Sight logo. The logo resembles and eye and an eyelid. The shape of the eyelid curves upwards and resembles the shape of arms outstretched. Together the elements represent the charity’s mission to: Save Sight. Change Lives.
ALT Fight for Sight and Vision Foundation logo combined like a jigsaw puzzle.
ALT Text: Our audiobook picks for audiobook month. How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell, read by David Tennant. Children's book, adventurous. The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexander Dumas, read by Bill Homewood. Classic literature, adventurous. Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Gormus, read by Miranda Raison. Romantic, literary fiction. Into Death's Arms by Jack Cartwright, read by Graham Mack. Crime/thriller, procedural.
ALT A person cheering on London marathon runners. She is holding up a hand-painted banner that reads 'you are all superstars.'
ALT Text: Glaucoma awareness week. 5 facts about the condition. There are 5 types of glaucoma. It is linked to high eye pressure. The condition develops slowly (remember to get frequent checks!). There is no way to stop it developing but there are ways to prevent severe sight loss. Fight For Sight is currently funding research into Glaucoma risk factors.
ALT Text: 5 fact about nystagmus. 20th June is nystagmus awareness day. Here are five facts about the eye condition. Nystagmus is a repetitive, involuntary movement of the eyes. Nystagmus can affect very young babies but it can also develop later in life. Early-onset nystagmus can be caused by eye conditions, learning disabilities or neurological conditions. Stroke or multiple sclerosis can cause acquired nystagmus due to brain damage in the area that controls eye movement. Vision can be extremely impaired or vision very close to normal.
ALT Georgie Wyatt, a white woman with long, dark hair pulled back into a ponytail, standing on a black stage. She is wearing a black turtleneck and reading from a script, one hand out to the side.
ALT Four men standing in a row on a golf course.
ALT A young person sat on a window ledge with their knees pulled up to their chest. Text: I do feel quite lonely in my experience as far as like being visually impaired. I don't know anyone else in my circle who is. I want to be able to find community (female, 21).
ALT Tommy and Emma Salisbury standing together in the kitchen. Text: Vision Matters, our Spring Newsletter, is out now! Find out more about glaucoma research, The Unseen audio drama, and our community.
ALT Rona and a farm hand carrying a large bucket of animal feed. Text: In-person events had a positive impact on my mental health/well-being, because I was able to meet new people and socialise."
ALT An older lady looking out the window. Text, in a speech bubble: Since covid 19 in particular I've lost a lot of confidence. I think my identity has taken a battering. I feel much more aware of being a burden to others (female, 62). A banner at the bottom reads 'Outside: Loneliness and Isolation report.'
ALT Maureen holding up a blue, jewelled necklace to herself in the mirror.
ALT A close up of an old person's eye. Text: Insight, Spring 2024. Transforming the lives of blind and vision impaired individuals.
ALT A team photo of people smiling, waving, and wearing alternating Vision Foundation and Fight for Sight t-shirts.