Blogs
Are Blind Students Being Supported Correctly at University?
Joanne’s Experience as a Blind Student I am registered blind and require additional support to carry out my studies. When I began at university, I ...
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Opticians Armed with Knowledge to Empower Patients with Sight Loss
Following the success of the Seeing Beyond the Eyes CET roadshow which brings the optical and sight loss sectors together for the benefit of patients ...
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Disempowered at The Eye Clinic
BJ Edwards shares his experience of accessing eye care in the 21st century. I have always received excellent medical care. As a patient who has ...
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Good Practice for Accessible Communications
If your organisation isn’t currently providing accessible formats of your print communications, here’s some advice on how you can approach the new service with confidence ...
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Supporting Low Vision Patients Who Can No Longer Drive
For many of us, learning to drive is one of life’s rites of passage. It represents a stepping-stone into adulthood, and a passport to independence ...
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My Guide Dog in his Shining Armour
Barking Mad Owning a guide dog can be an empowering, life-changing experience and one that brings many rewards. But it is not always about straight ...
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Short Sighted Eye Testing by BJ Edwards
More than just a pair of eyes Let us start with a dose of philosophy in order to set the scene. What am I? Yes, ...
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Visiting the Opticians Through My Lens
From Optometrist to patient, Sandra highlights her experience of accessing the eye care pathway 2 years on and some 30 Eye Clinic visits later I ...
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The Importance of Workplace Disability Awareness Training
Over seven million people of working age in the UK have a disability, and employment opportunities for this huge cohort are still woefully inadequate. For many people with disabilities however, finding employment that matches ...
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Tea and Empathy at the Eye Clinic please…
Look Straight Ahead By BJ Edwards www.bjedwards.co.uk “Open as wide as you can for me…” the doctor says from the other side of the white ...
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