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28 December 2018
Source: Nystagmus Network
Before you take down the tree, while you’re out on a festive walk, or just because you’ve caught the dog looking silly, please take a Christmassy photo and send it to us. This holiday we’re running a competition to find the best Christmassy photo to feature on the Nystagmus Network Christmas card next year. Please help us make sure it
Read more Nytagmus Network: Christmas photography competition5 December 2018
Source: Optometry Today
A survey has revealed make-up habits that could lead to eye infections The Association of British Dispensing Opticians (ABDO) has highlighted the common make-up mistakes that can cause eye infections as it shares advice on how to avoid issues during the Christmas period. ABDO’s own research found that 44% of women have left eye make-up on overnight at least once,
Read more Optometry Today: ABDO issues Christmas eye health advice8 November 2018
Source: RNIB
The North Pole is full of cheer as Santa helps blind and partially sighted children to receive festive letters. For more than 20 years, the elves and fairies at RNIB have helped Santa with hundreds of letters – they love opening the mail and reading about what children have been up to and the things they would like for Christmas.
Read more RNIB: A Letter from Santa in all formats + English and Welsh.20 December 2017
Source: AOP
Eye experts advise eight simple tips on how to keep eyes feeling and looking their best this winter We all know the festive period can cause havoc with our waistlines, but late nights, increased alcohol consumption and central heating can also impact eyes, leaving them dry, itchy and red, advises the Association of Optometrists (AOP). With a fortnight of celebrations
Read more AOP: Looking after your eyes over the Christmas period16 December 2015
Source: VISION 2020 UK
The VISION 2020 UK team would like to wish you a happy holiday season and thank you for your support during the year. We hope you have an enjoyable break and we look forward to working and collaborating with you again in 2016. Below is the VISION 2020 UK online Christmas Card. The Card shows a Christmas tree covered in
Read more Seasons’ Greetings and a Happy New Year from VISION 2020 UK16 December 2015
Source: Blind Veterans UK
In time for Christmas, a national military charity has launched #12daysofveterans, a new social media campaign aimed at encouraging more blind and vision impaired ex-Service men and women to access life-changing support. In the 12 days leading up to Christmas Day, Blind Veterans UK will be using its Twitter and Facebook channels to share festive stories from veterans supported by
Read more Blind Veterans UK gets festive with #12daysofveterans10 December 2015
Source: Blind Veterans UK
A vision impaired National Service veteran from Broadway is looking forward to baking cakes and puddings for his family’s Christmas feast this year
Read more Case Study: National military charity helps to build confidence in vision impaired service veteran
27 November 2015
Source: Blind Veterans UK
This Christmas, a Royal Navy veteran who served throughout the Second World War, will front an advertising campaign for national military charity, Blind Veterans UK
Read more Second World War veteran to feature in national advertising campaign for national military charity Blind Veterans UK
