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Welcome to the Saving Sight in Grampian WebsiteResearch into the many causes of blindness could prevent thousands of people losing their sight, but there is a worrying shortage of funding and researchers.The prospect of losing your sight is terrible, but it is one faced by hundreds of people throught Britain each year. And anyone can be affected. Many causes of blindness are preventable and sometimes treatable, and research carried out by Professor John Forrester of Aberdeen University's Institute of Medical Sciences has already revealed treatments for some ailments. But much work still needs to be be done. SAVING SIGHT IN GRAMPIAN IS A LOCAL ORGANISATION DEDICATED TO FUNDAMENTAL SIGHT-LOSS RESEARCH WHICH BENEFITS THE ENTIRE WORLD SAVING SITE IN GRAMPIAN RECEIVES NO DIRECT GOVERNMENT FUNDING AND WE ARE ENTIRELY RELIANT ON DONATIONS TO FUND OUR IMPORTANT RESEARCH The emotional effects of fading sight can be devastating and in some cases people's llives have been virtually destroyed by their disability. Everyday things like reading the paper become a trial or impossible and even making a telephone call can be difficult. Depending on the level of visual impairment, some are forced to rely on others to help them with day-to-day tasks and to get about. It's fine to look after people after they have gone blind, but even better to prevent them going blind! If you would like to make a donation to the Saving Sight in Grampian Fund, then just click on our menu link "How can I help" for details.
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