Charity Report 2023 – 2024
We are delighted to announce the publication of our latest Charity Report, which showcases all of Sight Research UK’s activities from the 2023 – 2024 financial year. Read about some of our highlights from the year, including active and completed projects in exciting areas of eye research, inspiring stories from our supporters, and much more…
“Our work at Sight Research UK goes from strength to strength, and in a year in which the charity has seen internal restructuring to put us in the strongest position to deliver our work, we steadfastly continue on our path to deliver our exciting research strategy, funding the most promising translational research to improve the lives of those living with, or threatened by, sight loss.” says Carol Mayo, Chair of Trustees. Read her full welcome piece on page 4 of the report.
We spotlight some exciting research projects, including whether a point-of-care test could be used to diagnose a dangerous fungal eye infection, which is being developed by Dr Beth Mills at the University of Edinburgh. A study between two universities, the University of Plymouth and the University of Edinburgh, is seeking the answer to whether eye imaging children can reduce unnecessary hospital referrals on page 10 of the report, conducted by Dr Asma Zahidi, Professor Paul Artes and Dr Fabian Yii.
Tricia Sail also shares her inspiring story of sight loss, and how a chance encounter led her to apply for – and go on to win – BBC Race Across the World Series Three. “Back in 2014, Tricia joined her best friend Cathie on a beachfront walk. Out of nowhere, “I heard a popping sound. I lost sight in my right eye, and it went completely black,” says Tricia…” Read her full story on page 14 of the report.
