Sight Research UK

31/03/2026

Could the future of glaucoma treatment be surgery-free? 👁️

Some of the latest pioneering research, led by Dr Daniel Whitcomb, explored a non-invasive way to treat glaucoma.

This approach examined how ultrasound could be used to gently stimulate specific areas of the brain, helping to boost protective molecules that keep nerve cells in the eye healthy. 🧠

The findings showed potential to help slow or even prevent vision loss, offering hope for a treatment that is quick, painless, and completely surgery-free.

For over 40 years, we’ve been proud to support research like this, helping to make a real difference for people living with sight loss. And with your support, we can keep funding breakthroughs like these. 🤝

Discover more about this research and how you can support the future of eye health on our website 👉 bit.ly/4lMROl7

30/03/2026

“I often feel like a tenpin, knocked down by a speed bowl, winded temporarily, then I stagger up only to be floored by the next one.”

Sheila was born with congenital glaucoma and has spent most of her life managing complications with eye surgeries and failures with corneal transplants.

“Sometimes it’s grainy, like a TV screen where the aerial isn’t adjusted properly.”

For Sheila, her sight loss has had a profound effect on her life. She has never been able to drive. She struggles to read signage for public transport. She had to give up work as a history teacher. She cannot read story books to her great-nieces and nephew. All this had a knock-on effect on her confidence and independence.

“I have been through the whole gamut of emotions – frustration, bitterness, anger, despair…”

Despite everything, research into sight loss conditions gives her hope. Hope for new treatments, and hope that newborn babies won’t have to face the same challenges she has. 🤝

“The need to find a COVID vaccine has shown what can be done if there is a collective will. With eye problems, the need is undoubtedly there, but the will is not.”

At Sight Research UK, we’re working to turn that hope into reality, funding groundbreaking research that could change lives. 🔬

Be part of the breakthrough and help fund life-changing research, bringing us closer to a future where no one has to face sight loss alone.

Donate today 👉 sightresearchuk.org/donate/

27/03/2026

Every 6 minutes, someone in the UK is diagnosed with a sight-threatening condition. 👁️

That’s 250 people every single day.

At Sight Research UK, we deliver real impact for those who need it most, funding pioneering research into the causes, prevention and treatment of eye conditions. 🔬

For over 40 years, we’ve supported groundbreaking research helping to protect and restore sight. But there’s still so much more to be done.

Every day, scientists are working tirelessly towards a future without sight loss - developing new treatments, improving understanding and changing lives. But they can’t do it without your support. 🤝

Head to our website to donate today and help fund the research that could save someone’s vision 👉 sightresearchuk.org/donate/

26/03/2026

We all know a healthy, balanced diet is good for our body, but did you know it’s great for your eyes too? 🥗

Many of the fruits and veggies you love can actually help slow down or even prevent certain sight loss conditions.

Here are five fruits you should be including in your diet for excellent eye health:

🍏 Apples are packed with dietary fibre to help lower cholesterol, keeping your retina healthy.
🥭 Mangoes are rich in vitamin A, essential for low-light vision and strong corneas.
🍊 Citrus fruits are full of vitamin C, which supports your eye structure and keeps blood vessels healthy.
🫐 Blueberries are bursting with anthocyanins to reduce retinal damage from blue light and UV rays.
🥝 Kiwis are loaded with antioxidants that protect your retina and help prevent sight loss conditions.

Curious about other foods that can boost your eye health? Head to our website to discover what other foods you should be including in your diet 👉 bit.ly/473yb2f

24/03/2026

You could change a life with just £1, maybe even your own.

For just £1, you’ll be entered into the All Weathers Lottery draw for a chance to win £25,000! 🙌

And the best part? Your entry helps fund life-changing research for people living with sight loss, supporting vital work into the causes and treatments of eye conditions.

So why not take a moment to enter today, and put yourself in the running to win big 👉 bit.ly/3IxCDxb

20/03/2026

For over 40 years, we’ve helped fund life-changing research to improve the lives of people living with sight loss. 🔬

One of the exciting projects we’ve supported was led by Dr Bosworth, exploring a technology called Melt Electrowriting (MEW). This innovative research could one day help repair damaged eye tissue and potentially restore sight.

MEW combines 3D printing with advanced fibre technology to create microscopic scaffolds, tiny frameworks that support the growth of healthy cells. These structures can mimic natural eye tissue, helping cells grow and function as they should. 👁️

This could lead to new treatments or medical implants that repair eye tissue and support cell growth, bringing us closer to restoring vision for some people affected by sight loss.

Helping treat conditions such as glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration and retinal diseases. 🤝

It’s thanks to vital support and funding that research like this can make a life-changing difference for people living with sight loss.

To learn more about this research, and how you can support future projects, visit our website 👉 bit.ly/4lDPjBR

19/03/2026

We need just a minute of your time. 📣

Nominate our charity through the Benefact Group and help us be in with the chance of receiving £1,000 to fund life-changing research for people living with sight loss.

Your vote will support groundbreaking research into conditions like glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, helping us better understand the causes of eye disease and develop new ways to prevent and treat it. 🤝

Voting for our charity only takes a minute:
1️⃣ Follow this link: bit.ly/4bhcYUX
2️⃣ Select “Nominate a charity.”
3️⃣ Type in Sight Research UK.

By taking just a minute to nominate us, you could help fund the vital research that protects someone’s sight in the future, making a life-changing difference. ✨

17/03/2026

Meet Kerri and Mickey 🙌

On 6 September, they’ll be lacing up their running shoes to take on The Big Half in London. All in support of Sight Research UK to raise vital funds for groundbreaking research into the causes, prevention and treatment of eye disease. 🏃

Kerri and Mickey share:
“We’ve seen firsthand how precious vision is, how fragile it can be, and how urgently better treatments and earlier diagnoses are needed.

So, we’re running for everyone whose world has been blurred, darkened or threatened by sight loss, and for the incredible scientists working to protect one of our most important senses.”

They might not call themselves natural runners, but they’ve been putting in the hard work. Taking on parkruns, smashing personal bests, and steadily building up to the half marathon. A huge thank you to Kerri and Mickey. We can’t wait to cheer you on from the sidelines! 🙌

Running The Big Half and want to support Sight Research UK with your run? Find out how to get involved 👉 bit.ly/4cQmqQl

13/03/2026

Celebrating 40 years of eye banking in Bristol 🤝🏻

On 10 March, we were honoured to join the team at Bristol Eye Hospital to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the first two corneal transplants - carried out by our founder, Professor David Easty.

It was a wonderful day reflecting on the incredible progress made in eye banking over the past four decades, and looking ahead to what the future holds. And of course, no celebration would be complete without cake to mark the occasion. 🎂

A big thank you to Bristol Eye Hospital for the invitation, and here’s to many more milestones and successes in eye health to come. ✨

12/03/2026

Did you know that around 2% of people over the age of 40 are affected by glaucoma? 👁️

This World Glaucoma Day, we’re here to remind you of the importance of regular eye tests – especially if you’re over 40.

Keeping up to date with your eye appointments can help detect glaucoma early, before significant and irreversible damage to your sight occurs.

While there is currently no cure for glaucoma, we are funding experimental projects – including one testing whether ultrasound brain stimulation could help treat the condition. 🔬

Want to learn more about the research we’re funding to help people living with sight loss? Find out more on our website 👉🏼 bit.ly/40qdMRb

11/03/2026

40 years of championing and accelerating innovative eye disease research. 🙌🏼

Since being founded in 1986, our charity Sight Research UK (with your support) has funded vital research into the causes, prevention and treatment of eye disease. Every year, we are working towards clearer futures for people living with sight loss. 🤝🏻

Over the past four decades, we’ve achieved some incredible milestones, including:
• Jointly funding, with other groups, the first ever Corneal Transplant Service Eye Bank.
• Helping increase the success rate of corneal transplants from 50% to over 90%.
• Diversifying beyond corneal treatments to fuel progress in research for dozens of eye conditions.

It’s been an inspiring 40 years of visionary science, and we truly couldn’t have done it without you.

You can help us continue funding life-changing research to support people living with sight loss at 👉🏼 sightresearchuk.org/donate/

24/02/2026

You can still apply to be in with a chance to secure your spot at this year's BIG HALF along the iconic London Marathon route! Closes 2 March - register your interest for the opportunity to be selected! 🏅sightresearchuk.org/fundraising/fundraising-big-half/

Multiple charity slots still up for grabs at this year’s Big Half! 🏃

We have multiple slots available at the Big Half in London this year for runners wanting to make a difference and raise vital funds for sight-saving research! Register your interest to run for Sight Research UK before midnight on Monday 2 March 2026 for the chance to be selected.

Register today: https://sightresearchuk.org/fundraising/fundraising-big-half/