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“I now see and feel Music Medicine.., It’s enabled me to revisit life and discover Dan again.I’m an NHS mental health Peer Support Worker and Patient Research Champion. I’m now working in the same Mental Hospital I was sectioned in myself. During my second sectioning my mind was blind and my eyes were severely sight …
Name: James Hart Location: lockinge near Wantage Age: 42 Visual Impairment: Macular Degeneration First link with OAB:I first heard about OAB through my doctor at Oxford Eye hospital, as I am under Prof Downs. The OAB have been truly great to me with councilling which was amazing and truly helped me. They have also helped …
It’s mental health week this week and the theme is on the benefits of nature on our mental health. So to mark this occasion I have decided to write about my own mental health and how nature has so often played a part in what I do to feel well. And before anyone asks, it’s …
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 …
Hello everyone, my name is Mark and I’m starting as OAB’s new Chief Executive at the beginning of April. I want to start by thanking Helen Roseblade who is sadly retiring because of ill health at the end of March. Helen, although with us for a short time, has achieved a tremendous amount and lead …
Introducing our new Chief Executive – Mark Upton Read More »
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. …
How gameplay can affect the eyes by Dr Gurjeet Jutley Read More »
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 …
