The past twelve months have really highlighted the capability pf technology with increased usage of video calls, online delivery and content streaming, which a lot of the population have taken into their stride. However, there are a lot of people who do not have the hardware or the know-how to be able to access the …
Our challenge: There are 22,000 visually impaired people in Oxfordshire. We aim to ride in tandem 22 miles to raise money for the Oxfordshire Association for the Blind (OAB) – so that thousands of people with sight loss can reach their own goals every single day.It takes two to tandem:Several keen duos will ride to …
During the Holy month of Ramadan, the Muslim community take part in fasting. This means that from sunrise to sunset, there is no eating or drinking (not even water). How does Ramadan affect eye medication? During Ramadan people often stop putting in eye drops (such as Glaucoma medication, antibiotic drops and lubricant drops) as it …
As you may be aware, the 2021 census is on 21.03.2021 and everyone in the UK is required to fill it out. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has posted out unique identifying number to each person so that they can fill out the census and predicts that 75% of people will fill it out …
Protracted periods of time in front of the computer concentrating on games can induce unpleasant symptoms including blurred vision, headaches, fatigue and eye discomfort. The primary reason is the reluctance to take breaks once fully immersed in the game. The focus of the eye constantly changes when concentrating on video screens, potentially causing eye fatigue. …
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During the February half term, our Children and Young Peoples Coordinator, Laura Finnis, put out a message challenging our younger clients to get creative. She even wrote a limerick to get things going. “A whole year of Covid-19, The world evolves in front of a screen. No physical touching No cafes or lunching And not …
Without doubt vision has a major impact on the ability to drive safely on the roads. This is highlighted by guidance and restriction on driving by the DVLA. For example there are a range of conditions that should be brought to the attention of the DVLA in order to ascertain legality to drive. Simple advice …
Elena came to us in 2018 after moving to Oxfordshire. She has a warm, friendly smile, a positive personality and is a recording folk musician. Her second album ‘Where the Wind Blows’ has recently been released and she has spent her free time in the pandemic learning how to put it together. Check out the …
At OAB we want to be here offering help and support to blind and visually impaired people across Oxfordshire in the present and into the future. We want to continue to be dependable and be here to help our clients throughout their sight loss journey and their lives. A big way that our clients, supports …
We are always excited when our clients go out of their way to raise money for us. So we thought we would write a profile on our website to tell you a bit about our latest fundraiser. Name: Andy SmithAge: 42From: BanburySight Condition: Congenital Nystagmus, long sightedness and astigmatismEvent details: The Manchester Marathon on Oct …
