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RNIB has published a new booklet called Waiting to See an Eye Specialist. Waiting to see an eye specialist (windows.net)

If you would like to order some of the booklets for use in clinic you can do so in these ways:

You can order a maximum of nine copies from the RNIB Shop

If you would like to order more than nine, then please email our Publications Team. Just email (quoting ref PR20468) to @PublicationOrders Mailbox with the volume (up to 50) and delivery address.

I’d also like to bring your attention to RNIB’s Low Vision Peer Network. This is a peer network for people actively involved in providing low vision services and includes peer discussion events, webinars, soon to be launched journal club and a quarterly newsletter. The Low Vision Network is delivered by RNIB’s optometry team whose work includes the delivery of our flagship Low Vision Service in London.

If anyone is keen to join this network they can register their details here Sign up to the RNIB Low Vision Peer Network.

Finally, you might find it useful to know that RNIB has recently launched an e-learning module “Sight Loss Awareness” which has a wider intended audience. This course is credited with 3 CPD points.

This E-module covering sight loss awareness, is intended for optometrists and dispensing opticians in primary care as well as all practice staff, commissioners and anyone all involved in supporting people with sight loss.  Please email LearningChoices@rnib.org.uk with your request to access this course.

Module contents are:

Part 1 – Understanding Sight Loss

  • Certification and registration
  • Types of Sight loss
  • How I see
  • Charles Bonnet Syndrome
  • Eye conditions – Understanding Glaucoma, retinal dystrophies, cataract, AMD, diabetic retinopathy
  • Attitudes and Assumptions
  • Communicating with people with sight loss

Part 2 – Services and Support

  • Emotional support
  • ECLO and sight loss advice
  • Employment advice
  • Legal
  • Eye health info
  • Children and Young People
  • Reading, resources and leisure
  • Low Vision
  • Tech Services
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Mobility
  • Adaptations (bigger, brighter, bolder, audio, tactile etc

Part 3 – Low Vision

  • Low Vision Assessment
  • Assistive technology