University of Southampton Gift of Sight Appeal
@giftofsight1
Finding cures for blinding eye diseases. We are a charity (X19140) funding world-class research into the prevention and treatment of blindness. #visionresearch
Huge thanks to Tony Cook and #liveaidliverpool for a great fundraising event on Sunday. We were honoured to be part of it, as one of the three charities supported by the event. Amazing talent in Liverpool, thank you to everyone involved for the warm welcome.



Congratulations to @wearenucleolus on winning the Technology Advancement Award for their patch recognition technology - @theambliosclub. Created through collaboration with @unisouthampton experts to improve treatment outcomes for children with #amblyopia. linkedin.com/posts/business…
Excited to be part of this medical innovation journey. #visionresearch
We’re proud to launch the new Institute for Medical Innovation alongside @UHSFT The IMI will put Southampton at the heart of medical discovery, bringing experts together in one brand new building to deliver life-changing breakthroughs. Find out more 👉ac.pulse.ly/datdezr1wj
Team Gift of Sight are very excited to be attending Live Aid Liverpool in less than two weeks! We're honoured to be one of the three amazing charities supported by the event. Please let us know if you'll be there too! eventbrite.co.uk/e/live-aid-liv…
Depth perception issues explained @AlbinismUK @RNIB @Moorfields instagram.com/reel/DLSzRAssh…
Genetics is complicated but let Dr Jay explain! @GeneticAll_UK @giftofsight1 @AlbinismUK instagram.com/reel/DLPDDgBMe…
#NystagmusAwarenessDay - what better day to try out these games, developed by @unisouthampton vision researchers to test the success of potential #nystagmus treatments. Read more here in @OptometryToday aop.org.uk/ot/news/2025/0…

Huge thanks to Ben and Alex at Southampton's @stonehousepizza #AlmaInn! They're climbing Mount Snowdon in August this year for Gift of Sight. Sponsorship pledged is already in excess of £800! Please support them by signing the form at the bar, or donating: justgiving.com/page/the-alma-…

Today is #AlbinismAwarenessDay! Check out Dr Jay and Kristina's @Albinism_MythX full series of mythbusting videos covering everything #albinism. Questions include topics like "Why don't 3D glasses work?" and "Do people with albinism bring good luck?" youtube.com/playlist?list=…
#AlbinismAwarenessDay is this Friday. The condition is a key research focus for our paediatric vision team. Watch @unisouthampton's Dr Jay Self explaining Dr Ellie Keeling's exciting work at the recent 'Beating Blindness' lecture - approx 30 mins in. youtu.be/os5kbCZTU64
Could the handheld #RETeval help diagnose #albinism, reduce waiting times and quickly identify patients who need further testing? A new paper published, featuring work by @unisouthampton's Dr Ellie Keeling and Dr Jay self reveals positive results: mdpi.com/3338146 @UHSFT
Preview for our full playlists at:youtube.com/@AlbinismFello….
Great content to raise awareness of albinism from @unisouthampton’s Dr Jay Self and @AlbinismUK. Please share! #albinism #albinismawareness
Hello everyone, we are reaching out to all platforms to reach a larger audience and spread awareness about Albinism, bust myths, and challenge prejudice. Our full playlists are on our YouTube: youtube.com/@AlbinismFello…
Have you been following the latest #Albinism MythBusters series by @AlbinismUK, featuring @unisouthampton's children's eye specialist @JaySelf19? Lots of great questions answered - here's the latest myth - "Can you just stop moving your eyes please”! youtu.be/Hrpg3_F49W0?si…
Celebrating our amazing fundraising volunteers this #VolunteersWeek2025. Thanks to your creative activities, ground-breaking #VisionResearch can get started at @unisouthampton. This is just a snapshot of your recent endeavours - we can't wait to see the ideas we can support next!
