Henshaws reviews OXSIGHT glasses

Henshaws is a charity based in the North of England that have been helping those with sight loss and other disabilities for over 180 years. They work to help reduce social isolation and increase independence through empowering disabled people to go ...
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Visiting your opticians during COVID-19

Since new government guidelines came into play, most optical practices are now only providing minimal services.   However, those worried about the state of their eyes during this time should know that optical specialists are included in the government’s list of essential workers. ...
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Self-isolation tips for those with sight loss

With coronavirus making a massive impact on the landscape in the United Kingdom, many people will now find themselves staying at home in self-isolation under lockdown.   The visually impaired community will be no exception and, while there may be numerous guides and advice for how people ...
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Central Vision vs Peripheral Vision

Eye sight can be seen (pun very much intended) as being comprised of two main functions: central and peripheral.   Most associate central vision with focusing on particular objects of interest, while peripheral vision is when something to the side attracts ...
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What is 20/20 vision?

20/20 vision is normally used to describe perfect sight.   However, this is not entirely accurate.   20/20 vision (or 6/6 if you are in the UK) actually refers to what is seen as “normal visual acuity” at a distance of twenty feet (or six ...
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OXSIGHT: Best of 2019

2019 has been an eventful year for OXSIGHT and we would like to thank all of you for your encouragement and words of support.   This year has been great for us and we could have done any of it without ...
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VI Challenges at Christmas

Christmas is around the corner and for many it is a time of great celebration with family and friends. However, this festive season also brings inconveniences that may be detrimental to the enjoyment of those with a visual impairment. Here are ...
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Gift Ideas for the Visually Impaired

The holiday season is upon us and there are only 19 days till you’re officially allowed to frantically unwrap all the goodies under the tree.   Upon discovering what this special occasion has given you, some will react with cries of ...
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