Fighting Blindness

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Fighting Blindness We are an Irish patient-led organisation with a vision to cure blindness, support people living with sight loss & empower patients www.FightingBlindness.ie

☕ Take a break, grab a cuppa and connect with others who understand.Join our Connections Coffee Afternoon every Tuesday,...
19/10/2026

☕ Take a break, grab a cuppa and connect with others who understand.

Join our Connections Coffee Afternoon every Tuesday, 2:30–4:00 pm on Zoom.

It’s a relaxed space to chat, share experiences and feel part of a community.

Register your interest by calling 01 674 6496 or emailing [email protected]. See less

14/10/2026

For White Cane Safety Day, let’s help make everyday journeys safer and more accessible for people with sight loss. Keep pathways clear, give people space, and be mindful around crossings. Small acts of awareness can make a big difference.

Donate today: www.fightingblindness.ie



Alt text: A women reaches to the white cane resting on a wall, takes and leaves the screen with it with the text on the screen reading: Every day, people with sight loss use a white cane to navigate the world around them. For White Cane Safety Day, let’s help make every journey safer: keep pathways clear, give people space, and don’t assume someone can see you. Small acts of awareness can make a big difference.
Donate today! Visit: www.fightingblindness.ie.

Your mental health deserves care and attention. 💚 You’re not alone: Fighting Blindness offers a free, confidential couns...
13/10/2026

Your mental health deserves care and attention. 💚 You’re not alone: Fighting Blindness offers a free, confidential counselling service.

To find out more, email [email protected] or visit fightingblindness.ie.

A busy day in TU Dublin as we join the Sight and Sound Technologies exhibition celebrating all things Assistive Technolo...
12/10/2026

A busy day in TU Dublin as we join the Sight and Sound Technologies exhibition celebrating all things Assistive Technology. We have a stand from 11 showing off our DigiCoach Project, our Insight support service and some accessible coding projects we are working on. We will be attending a Community Hub on Assistive Technology talking about assistive technology and research. We will also be meeting with the PPI Ignite team as we are a local partner with TU Dublin. This event is part of Ireland’s Presidency of the EU.

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Are advocacy and policy manager Declan Meenagh and our digicoach Jade McCormack seated at a table talking to another woman smiling.

What if the future of sight loss looked different? For someone living with an inherited retinal disease, the possibility...
08/10/2026

What if the future of sight loss looked different?

For someone living with an inherited retinal disease, the possibility of protecting their remaining vision means more than science can put into words. It means holding on to the moments, independence and experiences that make life what it is.

Today, researchers are exploring gene-agnostic therapies that aim to protect retinal cells, regardless of the underlying genetic cause. This could open new possibilities for people living with different inherited retinal conditions.

Behind every breakthrough are researchers, clinicians, families and people living with sight loss, all working towards a future where more possibilities exist.

This World Sight Day, we're reminded that the treatments of tomorrow depend on the research we support today.

Because behind every research breakthrough is the possibility of changing someone's life.

Help us continue funding vital research and bringing hope closer to reality.

Support our work at www.fightingblindness.ie

07/10/2026

Did you know?

You don’t need to have blurry vision to benefit from an eye test!
Regular eye tests are recommended every two years, even if your vision seems perfectly fine.

A simple eye examination can do more than check how well you see - it can help detect certain eye conditions early, sometimes before you notice any symptoms.

And if you have PRSI contributions, you may be entitled to a free eye examination every two years through the PRSI Treatment Benefit Scheme.

Your eyes deserve a check-up too.
Have you had your eyes tested recently?

Book your next eye test and give your vision the care it deserves!

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07/10/2026

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Inherited retinal diseases can affect children from birth, sometimes impacting their vision from an early age.Recognisin...
07/10/2026

Inherited retinal diseases can affect children from birth, sometimes impacting their vision from an early age.

Recognising signs such as difficulty seeing in dim light, frequent tripping or sensitivity to bright light can help families seek appropriate eye care.

At Fighting Blindness, we support research into inherited retinal diseases, working towards better understanding, diagnosis and treatment options.
Learn more about our work in vision research.

🌐 www.fightingblindness.ie

Fighting Blindness attended the 26th Annual EURETINA Congress, held in Vienna, Austria from 1-4 October 2026. One of the...
06/10/2026

Fighting Blindness attended the 26th Annual EURETINA Congress, held in Vienna, Austria from 1-4 October 2026. One of the world’s largest retina meetings, the congress was a fantastic opportunity to learn about the latest developments in the field, connect with colleagues, exchange insights and build new relationships.

Our Research Manager, Dr. Bisola Aloba said: "I'm delighted to have been part of this inspiring gathering and look forward to bringing these new insights into our work”.

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Dublin

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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+35316789004

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