Fight for Sight is focused on funding research breakthroughs and promoting social change to improve sight and change lives. The organization supports initiatives aimed at understanding, preventing, diagnosing, and treating eye diseases.

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Fight for Sight | 3,238 followers on LinkedIn. Fight for Sight funds the brilliant minds and bright ideas that put change in sight for everyone impacted by vision loss | 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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Spreading stories for good. My passion is sharing stories of how we're saving sight, changing lives by funding brilliant minds and bright ideas…

Sarah Kidner

Ever wanted to run around London in a Santa costume? Santa in the City is back! Starting in Paternoster Square and heading through some of London's most iconic spots, its a run/jog/walk like no other. No experience necessary to run this relatively flat route and with support from the dedicated Sight for Sight fundraising team, you won't be alone! Date: 4 December OR 5 December 2024 Minimum amount to raise: £150 Register here to find out more: https://ow.ly/Abn150U0x0b #SantaInTheCity #LondonEvents #CharityRun #FestiveRun #VisionLoss

Meet Elizabeth Maxwell, baker extraordinaire, mountain climber and Fight for Sight fundraiser. As a child Elizabeth had Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, which eventually led to Uveitis and cataracts later in life. As an adult Elizabeth believes that research is hope for those living with vision loss which is why she bakes and makes chutneys sold at Christmas fares every year. With support from people like Elizabeth, like you, we are putting change in sight for those living with vision loss. https://lnkd.in/e7j_Jfsv #VisionLoss #Fundraising #Arthiritis Video ID: Elizabeth Maxwell talking about her experience with vision loss.

Free on 23rd November? Come check out our pitch at the Kensington vintage Fair, and enjoy a day of food, fun and an exciting mix of vintage items, from independent traders, including us, and special guests like Natasha Francis from BBC1's The Bidding Room and Salvage Hunters on Discovery+. Expect retro bargains, antique rarities, delicious food by Happy Cat, and live music for the perfect vintage atmosphere. Click below to find out more info, and get your tickets! https://lnkd.in/eFtT7rgC #VintageFair #Vintage #Shopping #Fair

👢 Thank you, Dr. Martens plc ! 👢 Last week, we had an incredible day with the Dr. Martens team, who joined us at our Fight for Sight Ecommerce hub and warehouse for a hands-on corporate volunteering day. The team rolled up their sleeves and got fully immersed, helping us sort, list, photograph, and price donated stock to go live on our marketplaces. Their hard work and dedication are helping to turn these items into critical funding for ground-breaking research and social impact projects, directly impacting the lives of people living with sight loss across the UK. We’re incredibly grateful to Dr. Martens for dedicating their time to give back and make a difference in the community. Also a BIG shout out to Chione T. for helping to organise and to everyone else involved—a fun day had by all! Check out the highlights from the day in our reel below! 🎥 👇

Adam Secker

Did you know that feeling lonely and being isolated can link to a whole range of mental health issues, particularly stress and depression? Join us on for this months Fight for Sight Presents episode, where we’ll be discussing ways to break down barriers to loneliness and isolation for blind and visually impaired people. Date: 21 November 2024 Time: 13:00 - 14:00 GMT Spaces are limited so don't forget to register! https://ow.ly/qaxF50U0AMt #blind #blindness #visionloss #visuallyimpaired #lonliness #isolation #breakingbarriers #insightful #discussion

We are honoured to have Alderman Prem Goyal OBE join us as a Vice President. Prem has already made a huge difference by supporting our fundraising team and we look forward to working closely with him to Save Sight, Change Lives.

Choroideremia is a rare, inherited eye condition that primarily affects males and impacts approximately 1 in 50,000 people. Due to a loss of cells in and around the the retina, the eye's light-sensitive layer, choroideremia leads to vision loss over time. The Salisbury family created the Tommy Salisbury Fund to support research into treatments for choroideremia, inspired by their son Tommy's diagnosis. So far, the fund has raised over £714,000. To learn more or to get involved https://ow.ly/Pm1a50TYfWv #Chroideremia #VisionLoss #MensHealthMonth #EyeConditions #MedicalResearch

Acanthamoeba Keratitis (AK) is a rare but serious eye infection of the cornea (the clear surface of the eye) and is associated with poor contact lens care. AK can lead to permanent sight loss if not treated early and 90% of cases could be avoided with proper care. Fight for Sight is a contributing member of the Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation and last week the alliance released a white paper with recommendations to raise awareness of the condition outlining prevention, treatment and patient care. Read our blog on it here this Halloween 🔗 https://ow.ly/76Qm50TXocG Read the white paper on the Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation website 🔗 https://lnkd.in/exhtBGEj #AcanthamoebaKeratitis #Halloween #ContactLens #EyeConditions

Acanthamoeba keratitis (AK) is a serious eye infection, most common among contact lens wearers, that can cause severe pain and potential vision loss. While AK is treatable, it is often misdiagnosed due to its similarities with other eye infections and can drastically affect quality of life. The Global Alliance Against Acanthamoeba Keratitis, led by UNSW Associate Professor Nicole Carnt , has now launched a White Paper outlining key steps for raising awareness and improving AK treatment. Designed for healthcare clinicians and regulators, the paper highlights patient experiences and provides recommendations on AK diagnosis and contact lens safety. Read the full White Paper on the Acanthamoeba Keratitis Eye Foundation website: https://lnkd.in/exhtBGEj #AcanthamoebaKeratitis #AKGlobalAlliance #PatientPerspective #EyeDisease #ContactLens #AKPrevention #VisionCare #Ophthalmology #MedicalResearch #RareDisease #nowaterwithcontacts #FDA #MHRA #FightForSight #UNSW #AKEyeFoundation #BCLA #CCLSA #AAO #ISO

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We were delighted to attend Westminster Eye Health Day with the Association of Optometrists The MacularSociety, RNIB and The Royal College of Ophtalmologists yesterday where we urged parliamentarians to support a National Plan for Eye care! Find out more at 🔗 www.eyeshaveit.co.uk/ The Eyes Have It is a partnership funded by Roche and includes Fight for Sight, Macular Society , RNIB , Association of Optometrists and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists. #TheEyesHaveIt #Roche #EyeCareEngland

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