In a world where education and access to basic necessities are not guaranteed for everyone, organisations like SeeKenya strive to make a positive difference. SeeKenya is a renowned charity committed to improving the lives of underprivileged communities in Kenya through education and vision care initiatives.
In the UK alone... Over 450,000 people are deafblind Being deafblind means a person has both sight loss and hearing loss to a degree that it affects their everyday life. Though being deafblind does not necessarily mean a person is completely deaf and/or completely blind. In fact, the majority of people who are deafblind do have some hearing and some sight.
At the beginning of June we held our Barracloughs summer staff party, and what a fantastic afternoon and evening it was! To top it all off, the weather was absolutely beautiful!
Many people are unaware that routine sight exams can detect early signs of eye disease. An eye exam can also help identify many other health conditions including high cholesterol, high blood pressure, diabetes and increased risk of stroke.
To kick off Tinnitus Awareness Week, we're going through the common symptoms of Tinnitus and what can cause it. We'll also cover some ways to manage the condition which currently affects over 10% of the UK population.
Christmas is done and dusted for another year and many of us are looking to shift a little of that holiday weight, but let's not forget that many of the foods we eat can also help our eyes and our ears. To celebrate Veganuary we're looking at some vegan-friendly choices which are packed full of antioxidants to boost eye and ear health.
Did you know that 80% of what you perceive comes from what you see? Undoubtedly, good eyesight is vital to your daily functioning and your overall enjoyment of life. However, if you're like the average adult, you may not be getting as many eye checkups as you need. And this can be quite unfortunate, considering that many eye diseases, such as infections, vision impairment, and blindness, can be prevented. While not all medical eye conditions are treatable, seeing your ophthalmologist can help you avoid visual problems. In this article, we will talk about some of the top reasons to get an eye examination.
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