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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

The exact cause of AMD is unknown. However, extensive research efforts over the last decade are playing an important role in uncovering … See more

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Colour Vision Deficiency

WebColour blindness is a condition which limits a person’s ability to recognise and differentiate between different colours. It may be partial (affecting only some colours) or complete …

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Charles Bonnet Syndrome

WebFirst noted in 1760, Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS, also known as phantom vision syndrome) describes the condition in which visual hallucinations are experienced by …

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Vision impairment and blindness

WebRegistration of vision impairment. To be registered as legally blind in Ireland a person’s visual acuity must be equal to or less than 6/60 in the better eye or your field of vision is …

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The State of Ireland’s Eye Health Report 2022: Glaucoma

WebAlmost 40% of the Irish population don’t know what glaucoma is, despite it being the world’s leading cause of irreversible blindness. This shock statistic came to light in a survey …

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Prof. Julie Silvestri

WebProfessor Julie Silvestri is leading a Fighting Blindness project that aims to identify and genotype patients with inherited retinal disease in Northern Ireland. This is a Target 5000 …

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Launch of Report on the Economic Cost and Burden of Eye …

WebReport from the launch of the Economic Cost and Burden of Eye Diseases and Preventable Blindness in Ireland study, conducted by Deloitte and funded by Novartis. Executive …

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Meet the Scientific Committee for the Retina International World

WebOur Retina International World Congress (RIWC24) takes place from the 5th – 8th June, 2024 in the Dublin Royal Convention Centre, in the heart of Dublin city centre. We’re …

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Assisting someone with sight loss

WebBegin by asking the person if they would like some help. If they accept, ask if they would like to take your elbow. 2. Grip. The person may hold on to your elbow or simply touch it. 3. …

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National Vision Coalition launch report on the

WebNational Vision Coalition calls for immediate implementation of vision strategy Blindness and vision impairment cost the state €205 million in 2010, but investment in cost-effective …

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Fighting Blindness, patient advocacy groups & reps brief …

WebFighting Blindness joined Rare Diseases Ireland on Wednesday, June 28, to brief politicians on the Get Rare Aware campaign. The campaign aims to highlight unacceptable delays …

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Target 5000 Team and Outputs

WebTarget 5000 Team and Outputs. The Target 5000 team brings together clinicians, scientists, ophthalmologists in training, a genetic counsellor, a clinical geneticist, imaging …

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Visionaries School of the Arts

WebThe Visionaries School of the Arts is a quality of life initiative that offers people an opportunity to explore their creativity. It’s a unique learning environment specifically …

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Medicines approval and reimbursement in Ireland

WebThe HSE Drugs Group will decide whether or not the Irish Government will fund the medicine through the public health system. This decision will go to HSE Leadership for …

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Support services and organisations

WebIrish Guide Dogs for the Blind is Ireland’s national charity dedicated to helping persons who are blind or vision impaired and families of children with autism to achieve improved …

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HSE National Clinical Programme for Ophthalmology

WebThe main implementation phase is intended to run from the end of 2017 until the end of 2019, with funding of €23 million required to implement the recommendations. The …

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Board of Directors

WebAdrian Grenham, Chair and Treasurer. Breandan Ward, Company Secretary. Prof Brendan Buckley, Director. Prof David Keegan, Director. Dr Dairine Dempsey, Director. Dr John …

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