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Welcome to the new and improved Sight Information Guide 2010 from Oxfordshire Association for the Blind (OAB). This publication covers services and support for people who are newly diagnosed as having a visual impairment, as well as being a constant source of reference material for existing clients, carers and their families.

What's new? Contact details have been updated. Where possible we have included local representation for each group in Oxfordshire. The registration process for Visual Impairment has changed since the last edition and there have been some exciting moves forward in the treatment of “wet” macular degeneration, (which may have implications for the management of diabetic retinopathy). Both have been described admirably by Professor Adrian Hill.

If there is anything that you would like to see in this publication, please don't hesitate to let us know.

Where can I find out more? If you need further information on any matter relating to visual impairment, call the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind sight advisory centre on 01865 725595.

Our welfare and information team will be able to help you. They also directly support visitors to our sight advisory centre, showing people coping with sight loss how they can stay independent and safe.

Furthermore we link volunteers with local elderly, blind and visually impaired people, providing partnership and company for people whose independence might otherwise be threatened. Our sight advisory desk, at the Oxford Eye Hospital, offers immediate support and advice to people in what is a very stressful time.

A county-wide team of specially trained staff who can assess, advise, support, teach and inform people of all ages with sight problems. If you wish to apply for this service or ask for more information, you can telephone the numbers listed above.

Oxfordshire Association for the BlindOxfordshire Association for the Blind - Bradbury Lodge, Gordon Woodward Way, Abingdon, Oxford, OX1 4XL.

Email: information@oxeyes.org.uk
Web: www.oxeyes.org.uk
Telephone: 01865 72 55 95

OAB Banbury Co-ordinator OAB Banbury Co-ordinator

Email: volunteers@oxeyes.org.uk
Telephone: 07528 688619

Oxford Eye ClinicsOxford Eye Clinics - The West Wing, John Radcliffe Hospital, Headley Way, Oxford, OX2 6HE.

TELEPHONE
Enquiries: 01865 741 166
Emergency: 01865 234 800
Appointments: 0845 330 88 88

THE OAB SIGHT ADVISORY DESK: Located in the waiting area of the Opthalmology Department.
Phone: 01865 231 598

Oxfordshire Social and Community Services - Sensory Impairment TeamOxfordshire Social and Community Services - Sensory Impairment Team - Foxcombe Court, Wyndyke Furlong, Abingdon Business Park, Abingdon, OX14 1DZ.

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Phone: 01235 549 395
Out of hours: 0800 833 408

A county-wide team of specially trained staff who can assess, advise, support, teach and inform people of all ages with sight problems. If you wish to apply for this service or ask for more information, you can telephone the numbers listed above.

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