Military Sight Loss Champions: Education
One in five people will suffer some degree of sight loss in their lifetime.
This means there are thousands of veterans struggling with sight loss who haven't yet heard of us and don't know what we can do for them. You can choose to champion sight loss yourself or get in touch so we can work to educate others together.
Request a speaker
We have charity ambassadors and trained experts who are well-versed in sharing useful information, along with their extraordinary personal accounts of living with sight loss and their time in service. If you'd like us to attend your mess, talk to a military association about eye health or request an inspirational speaker to support your event, we're here to help.
Educate your colleagues
Having healthy eyesight is one of the most precious gifts there is - and yet most people take it for granted. You can help raise awareness and encourage your peers to look after their sight by displaying our posters in your place of work and sharing our information guides below.
Our resources
Arm yourself with information about sight loss and eye health by viewing our guides, and support your colleagues by displaying our campaign posters in your mess, medical centre and meeting venues.
Kit poster
Download our 'kit' poster to help encourage your colleagues to look after their sight.
Oppo poster
Download our 'oppo' poster to encourage your colleagues to think about eye health.
What to do if you notice a change in your sight
A step-by-step guide on how people can look after their eyes, and what to do if they need immediate help.
How different eye conditions can affect your sight
Our resource explaining what people might see if they have a vision impairment, depending on the part of the eye affected.
More resources on sight loss
How to guide a vision-impaired person
29 Aug 2023
A step-by-step guide for anyone who wants to learn the best way of guiding someone with sight loss.
How vision-impaired people see the world
15 Sept 2022
Have you ever wondered how things appear to people with sight loss? Watch these videos to find out.
The different types of white cane
11 Oct 2023
An overview of this familiar device for empowering people with sight loss and navigating the world safely.
Keeping the spirit of the military alive
Our inspirational speakers, like blind veteran Rob, bring past military events to life through their extraordinary personal stories.
Rob served in Afghanistan with a specialist unit of the Royal Artillery responsible for tracking insurgent activity, until a devastating blast nearly claimed his life at 23. He suffered horrific injuries including the loss of both his eyes.
Fortunately, we were there to help Rob regain his independence and, today, he’s living a truly remarkable life as a proud father and martial arts champion.
Register your interest to become a Military Sight Loss Champion today
Complete our form to register your interest and we'll be in touch.
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Military Sight Loss Champions
Are you a regular, a reserve or a veteran? We're looking for champions like you.
Military sight loss champions: volunteer
As a champion, you can contribute your leadership experience, caring approach and, of course, your sense of humour.
Military sight loss champions: fundraisers
If you're in the Armed Forces or Cadets, why not take on a challenge in support of veterans in need?
