Fighting Blindness is pleased to announce that applications are now open for the 2026 Career Development Award. Image Description: A graphic announcing the “Fighting Blindness Career Development Award 2026” on an orange background next to a photo of a scientist in a laboratory working with a microscope and test tubes.
Image Description: A promotional image featuring members of the Visionaries Choir performing in matching black outfits with red ties and scarves. Text above reads “OUR AMAZING VISIONARIES CHOIR IS RECRUITING NEW MEMBERS!” on an orange background, accompanied by the Fighting Blindness logo in the top right corner. Do you love…
The 2026 AGM of Fighting Blindness will take place at: 21 Hill Street on Friday 11th September 2026, beginning at 4.00 p.m. There will be light refreshments, and the bar will be open after the meeting until last orders at 6.30 p.m. We would be very grateful if you could…
Image description: Dr Bisola Aloba, Research Manager of Fighting Blindness smiling in front of a green backdrop. We are delighted to welcome Dr Bisola Aloba as the new Research Manager at Fighting Blindness. Bisola supports the organisation’s research portfolio, patient and public involvement (PPI) initiatives, and scientific engagement to advance…
Image Description: Declan Meenagh, advocacy and policy manager, holds a white and red spherical device resembling an eye, standing against a plain wall. Date: Wednesday 22nd July Time: 7.30pm Speakers: Professor Julie Silvestri is a Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon at Belfast Health & Social Care Trust and an Honorary Professor at…
On Tuesday, 22 April, Fighting Blindness welcomed researchers and members of the public living with sight loss to a special V.I.P. (Visually Impaired Person’s) Network Coffee Morning at its offices in Dublin City Centre. The event created an informal and engaging space for conversation, connection and shared learning between researchers…
Tony Ward, Head of Finance at Fighting Blindness, recently ran the Tokyo Marathon, taking on one of the world’s most iconic races. Image Description: Tony Ward at the Tokyo Marathon with one of his guide Alan McDonnell Join us as Tony Ward shares his incredible journey running the…
Fighting Blindness recognises and celebrates the essential contributions of women in advancing vision research for the benefit of those affected by sight loss. To mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science 2026, we are delighted to spotlight one of our Career Development Awardees. International Day of Women and…
At Fighting Blindness, we’re passionate about supporting the next generation of vision researchers. Training, networking, and building collaborations play a key role in helping early-stage researchers and clinicians develop their careers. Fighting Blindness has proudly offered Career Development Awards to support PhD students, early-career postdoctoral researchers, and clinician researchers…
Fighting Blindness is committed to supporting the next generation of vision researchers and clinicians, while ensuring that the lived experience of people affected by sight loss remains central to every stage of the research process. Through initiatives like the Fighting Blindness Retina Network Ireland and V.I.P Network, we strive to…