Charities
The following charities provide advice and support for parents and professionals which are working to improve lives of children with visual impairments.
BIPOSA is providing links as a resource point, and will not accept responsibility for content of external sites.
Nystagmus Network
Run by families and patients affected by nystagmus
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Guide Dogs: Children’s & Young Peoples Services
Formally Blind Children UK, now part of the Guide Dogs charity
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Microphthalmia, Anophthalmia & Coloboma Support (MACS)
Charity that provides support and advice to parents
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Fight for Sight
Charity that funds research projects into preventing blindness
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RNIB
Support and information for families
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Royal Society for Blind Children
Offers support and practical advice for families
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BIOS
Information on patching and amblyopia
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Children’s Eye Cancer Trust
UK’s only charity dedicated to supporting children affected by retinoblastoma (Rb)
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