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The Accessible Friends Network
- Voluntary group who use email, the internet, voice conferencing and other resources to improve the quality of life for blind and visually impaired people and their partners, by networking.
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Action for Blind People
- National charity which aims to provide local support to the blind and visually impaired. Offers resources and information on how to get involved.
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The Eyecare Trust
- Offers eye care information and advice including treatments plus explains eye diseases, injuries and disabilities.
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Fight For Sight
- Charity which funds research into the prevention and treatment of blindness and eye disorders. Contains research news and fundraising information.
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International Glaucoma Association
- Up-to-date news and information about glaucoma plus how to get support. Includes a discussion forum.
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Krukenberg's Spindle and Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
- A sufferer shares her experience of the condition, and provides a guide to treatment options.
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LOOK - The National Federation of Families with Visually Impaired Children
- Provides information, support, and services for parents and carers of children with severe visual impairments; includes details of their projects, services, and publications, and a guide to getting involved as a member, volunteer, or to fundraise.
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The Macular Disease Society
- Offers downloads and publications, news and research details. Includes eye examination facts.
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National Artificial Eye Service
- Provides a manufacturing and fitting service for the supply of ocular prostheses to all eligible patients throughout England. Includes FAQ and information for patients on what to expect.
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The Nystagmus Network
- A self help organisation offering support and information to people with nystagmus. Includes a members forum.
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Royal Blind
- The world’s third foundation devoted to the welfare of blind people; includes a guide to their services for people with visual impairment and other disabilities, including their school, services for young adults, care home for older people, and the Scottish Braille Press.
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RP Fighting Blindness
- Known as the British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society. Learn about RP plus helpline and research details.
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SeeAbility
- Provides a range of services and training to assist blind and visually impaired people to reach their full potential. Includes donation details and how they can assist.
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St Paul's Eye Appeal
- Eye charity supporting research in St Paul's Eye Hospital and Unit, Liverpool into the prevention of blindness caused by AMD, corneal scarring, diabetes, glaucoma, melanoma, PVR and malaria.
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UK Keratoconus Self Help and Support Association
- Provides information about the condition and treatment options, with factsheets, resources, and a forum.
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Visibility
- An organisation supporting blind and visually impaired people in Glasgow and the West of Scotland for over 150 years; provides a guide to their programmes and services, information resources, local contacts, and how to support their work.
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Vision 2020 UK
- Umbrella organisation which facilitates greater collaboration and co-operation between vision impairment organisations within the UK.
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Vista
- Provides information, services and support to around 6000 blind and visually impaired people in the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland areas.
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Wales Council for the Blind
- Campaigns, lobbies and supports blind and visually impaired people in both the workplace and society within Wales. Read articles, details of their work and current campaigns.
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White Stick
- Tom Lorimer provides a hand picked selection of links of interest to those with visual impairment.
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