Many people feel more comfortable about their sight loss once they understand the cause, the likely prognosis and what treatment is available. Below are listed some useful contacts:-

• The International Glaucoma Association funds research, produces newsletters and leaflets, and answers general questions about Glaucoma. Telephone: 01233 648 170.
  Website: www.glaucoma-association.com
• The Macular Disease Society publishes a quarterly magazine "Side View", funds research, provides a telephone counselling service and runs self-help groups to provide mutual support and encourage confidence and independence. Telephone: 0845 241 2041. Website: www.maculardisease.org
• The Nystagmus Network support research and provide information.
  Telephone: 0845 634 2630. Website: www.nystagmus.co.uk
• The British Retinitis Pigmentosa Society helpline is manned everyday until 10pm. The aim is to help members understand, live with and overcome visual problems. Telephone: 0845 123 2354 (local rate). Website: www.brps.org.uk
• The Albinism Fellowship is a group that provides information, advice and support for people with albinism. E-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Website: www.albinism.org.uk
• The Uveitis Information Group provide information in the form of leaflets, newsletters and by phone. It also helps people to contact other sufferers. Call 01806 57 73 10 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it www.uveitis.net
• The Stroke Association offers information for individuals, their carers, professionals in the field and the general public and has a network of information centres countrywide. They can be contacted on 0845 303 3100, Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or go to www.stroke.org.uk

Call your local Sight Centre or our KAB's helpline for more information about other support groups. Helpline: 01622 691357.