Sight Research UK is a UK charity that funds research into the causes of eye disease, aiming to develop preventative methods and more effective treatments for children and adults. It has been operational for 35 years.

Sight Research UK

Sight Research UK is a UK charity that funds research into the causes of eye disease, aiming to develop preventative methods and more effective treatments for those affected by sight loss.

Sight Research UK | 412 followers on LinkedIn. Together, we can beat sight loss faster. | Sight Research UK (Registered charity no. 1156134) is a community of supporters, researchers, patients, healthcare professionals, volunteers, and fundraisers, working together towards a shared goal: to bring forward the day when sight loss and blindness are a thing of the past. 

We fund research that is poised to provide new and more effective solutions for patients - be it in diagnosis, prevention or treatment.

We are entirely powered by public donations.

Associate Professor at University of Exeter

Mitra Tavakoli

Chief Executive Officer at Sight Research UK

Charlotte Parkin

Grants management for independent research charity, grants and partnerships management for national charity

Lisa McKeever

Marketing And Communications Manager

William Smith

It's World Kindness Day! 🌏 Even the smallest act has impact. And slowly, these acts can become movements that spread all across the world. What act of kindness will you be doing today?

Sight Research UK and Newmedica join together for an exciting Christmas venture🎄 This Christmas, Sight Research UK is delighted to have Newmedica's support as we raise vital funds for research into sight loss and eye disease. Until 31st December, Newmedica has generously pledged to match any gifts made to Sight Research UK up to the value of £10,000! "We are immensely grateful for Newmedica’s contribution and our shared endeavour to improve the lives of those living with sight loss." Read the full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e7y9WXqy

CLOSING TOMORROW: Sight Research UK's Translational Research Award 2024 There are multiple awards on offer for researchers and eye care professionals with a standard maximum value of £250,000. Each award aims to fast-track the development of ground-breaking therapies and devices for sight-threatening conditions. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e-NF4xNn #SightResearchUK #MedicalResearch #EyeCare

Translational Research Award 2024 *closes in 2 weeks* There are multiple awards on offer for researchers and eye care professionals with a standard maximum value of £250,000. Each award aims to fast-track the development of ground-breaking therapies and devices for sight-threatening conditions. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e-NF4xNn #SightResearchUK #MedicalResearch #EyeCare

Prioritise your child's eyes this World Sight Day! World Sight Day (10 October) highlights the importance of children’s eye health. Dr Frank Proudlock from the University of Leicester speaks with Sight Research UK about how we can prioritise eye health from infancy to adulthood and teach children to appreciate their vision. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/e-F64QAv

Come join us at the Eye Can Exhibition today between 10am and 3:30pm at BAWA Healthcare and Leisure in Bristol! #EyeCan Sight Support West of England

We are accepting applications for our Translational Research Award 2024. There are multiple awards on offer for researchers and eye care professionals with a standard maximum value of £250,000. Each award aims to fast-track the development of ground-breaking therapies and devices for sight-threatening conditions. For more details and to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e-NF4xNn #SightResearchUK #MedicalResearch #EyeCare

Could you be Sight Research UK's Fundraising Manager? Hear more about the role from our CEO, Charlotte Parkin. Click the link to apply: https://lnkd.in/eiiKXqpb

It's National Eye Health Week 2024! To protect your vision, make sure you get your eyes tested. You should visit an opticians or optometrist at least every other year. Make eye tests part of your healthcare routine, like going to the dentist 👁️ 👁️ #NEHW #VisionMatters

Just a week and a bit left to apply for this great role! If you know a brilliant Trusts and Foundations fundraiser, then send them this... They'd be joining a wonderful team of like-minded, enthusiastic people who want to make a difference. https://lnkd.in/e3tAsn4y #trustsandfoundations #fundraising #fundraisingjobs #thirdsector #charityjobs #medicalresearch #sightloss

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