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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

#OcularAlbinism (OA) is a rare genetic eye condition that affects vision. It runs in Stephanie’s family, her son Gregor and two grandsons have OA. There’s no cure, but Stephanie is a strong advocate. Read her story: ow.ly/8pp950ZzQRZ

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Elizabeth Maxwell lost her sight in her 30s due to Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, which can cause uveitis. We’re supporting research to improve early detection for children at risk. Read her story here: ow.ly/eTkM50ZznEo Read more on Dr Lola Solebo’s research here: ow.ly/3IBU50ZznEp

Portrait of Elizabeth Maxwell with white hair smiling gently, accompanied by a quote about blindness and insight saying "I'm a blind person who sees more clearly than most people I know."
Elizabeth Maxwell

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

#Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness, affecting 80 million people worldwide. We support researchers like Dr Ben Mead in finding new treatments. Niki De Lara, impacted by glaucoma, started Glaucomarize to help others. Read more about their stories here: ow.ly/B6IV50ZypLI

Close up of Niki De Lara with red hair and sunglasses sharing her experience with sight loss and raising awareness.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Did you see this month's Fight for Sight newsletter? This month’s Fight for Sight newsletter explores how technology is opening up new job opportunities for people with vision loss. Sign up for our newsletter today and get Fight for Sight news straight to your inbox: ow.ly/YvzY50ZuWq7

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Could you be the next researcher helping to transform our understanding of diabetic retinopathy? Through our UK Vision Research Network, we’re funding a PhD studentship with Dr Eleni Beli and Dr Paola Campagnolo. Find out more here: ow.ly/1GWE50ZuBBn #DiabeticRetinopathy #VisionResearch

Young researcher focused on microscope analysis while a colleague observes in a well-equipped lab.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

Millions use TfL daily, and hundreds of thousands of items end up in lost property each year. We're teaming up with TfL to give unclaimed items a new home in our charity shops—helping fund vital work tackling vision loss. Read more: ow.ly/GAFw50Zua1W #TransportForLondon #CharityShops

Two smiling TFL staff members in high-visibility vests hold a sign reading 'Save Sight Change Lives'.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Everyone should be able to access high-quality support, wherever they live. That's why we created the Acceleration Fund- We're funding three organisations to expand services so more blind and vision impaired people get the support they need. Read more: ow.ly/TT1G50ZtO9G #SocialChange

A visually impaired man with a white cane walking alongside a woman holding a tablet in a modern office corridor.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Julieanne's life changed after a stroke left her with #hemianopia, a condition that causes the loss of vision on one side of the visual field. She now uses her experience to campaign for #accessibility and support others facing similar challenges. Read Julieanne's story: ow.ly/mWsN50Zt6ER

Disability activist Julieanne Crothers speaking into a microphone, wearing glasses, a patterned coat, and a brown cap.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Yesterday was our 31st annual Warwickshire #GolfDay! Thanks to Debbie White and the Warwickshire Committee for making it a success. Would you like to start your own challenge event? Find out how to do so here: ow.ly/JTYR50ZrU05 #WarwickshireGolf #GolfDay #Fundraising

Group of three golfers posing together on a golf course, dressed in casual golf attire with a scenic backdrop of trees and hills.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

#CerebralVisualImpairment (CVI) makes it hard for kids to find toys, recognise faces, or cope in busy, cluttered spaces. We still don’t fully understand why. That’s why we’re supporting Dr Kathleen Vancleef’s study on CVI and visual clutter at Durham University. Learn more: bit.ly/3WXYZcv

Child folding blue paper while sitting at a table covered with colorful craft supplies and paper shapes.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Are you blind or vision impaired in Oxfordshire? Join the Green Walks project by MyVision Oxfordshire, helping people access green and blue spaces safely while presenting an opportunity to socialise and build connections. Learn more: ow.ly/4j7q50ZpYII #SocialInclusion #GreenWalks

Portrait of mark upton in a maroon sweater and blue shirt against a brick wall, accompanied by a quote on vision impairment and loneliness quoting "What we found was that blind and vision impaired people are three more times likely to experience severe levels of loneliness and isolation than the general population.”

Mark Upton, MyVision Oxfordshire

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

We’ve passed the Association of Medical Research Charities Expert Review Audit! Meeting AMRC's six principles of expert review confirms that we use robust and rigorous research funding processes when we fund researchers advancing understanding, prevention, diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

#Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness, affecting 80 million people worldwide, projected to reach 120 million by 2040. Researchers are testing vitamin B3 in clinical trials to help prevent it. Learn more in our #webinar here: ow.ly/Knbz50ZogcR

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

The 31st Annual #WarwickshireGolfDay is next Wednesday! Meet Debbie White, who has tirelessly raised funds for Fight for Sight for 30 years while living with #UsherSyndrome, affecting vision and hearing. Read her story: ow.ly/xSre50ZmRU0

Debbie white wearing a navy Fight for Sight t-shirt and golf glove sitting in a golf cart at a golf course.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Fewer than 1 in 3 blind or vision impaired people in the UK are in paid work. Our Digital Inclusion fund supports 4 new projects to boost employment access and digital skills. Discover who they are here: ow.ly/mWJj50ZmRhK #DigitalInclusion #InclusiveEmployment #AccessibilityMatters

Young blind man using a blue electronic braille device with buttons and a screen on a wooden table.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Last Friday, we hosted our second annual #EarlyCareersResearcherNetwork, a day dedicated to helping early career researchers build lasting connections from the very start of their journey. Read more about why investing in people is as important as investing in research: ow.ly/2FPF50ZkyOS

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Did you know that #Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide? Cataracts occur when the lens scatters light, making the eye appear cloudy or milky, and prevents you from seeing clearly or even at all. Learn more here: ow.ly/snZc50Z7VP2 #Blind #cateractsAwarenessMonth

informative poster about cataracts. Cataracts are the top cause of global blindness, with cases expected to reach 3.5 million by 2050.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Many wonder if #blind and #VisionImpaired people can take part in sports, but sports and physical activity are vital for their wellbeing. Join us tomorrows #webinar with Metro Blind Sport & Bloomsbury Football Foundation. 24.06.2026 12.00-13.00 To sign up click here: ow.ly/1O2L50ZbM85

A person in sports gear and a metro blind sports cap preparing to throw a ball, promoting a webinar on sport aiding sight loss support.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Have you signed up for our annual Golf day yet? This event will be taking place next month, on Wednesday 22nd Jul, in Warwickshire. Started 31 years ago by Debbie White, a dedicated fundraiser living with Usher syndrome. Learn more about Debbie: ow.ly/P9jC50Zf7Lh #DeafBlindAwarenessWeek

Post about Debbie white wearing a navy blue Fight For Sight t-shirt sitting outdoors near a golf course with quote saying "I was nearly 21 at that time when I was told I'd progressively lose my sight.”

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Nystagmus causes rapid, uncontrollable eye movement and vision problems. It can affect depth perception, balance, and coordination. Most people with nystagmus are registered as sight impaired. Learn more: ow.ly/q45V50ZevIV #Nystagmus #VisionImpairment

Two scientists in a lab with microscopes promoting Nystagmus Awareness Day on June 20, 2026, highlighting it affects 1 in 1,000 people.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

On Christmas Day while many families would have been celebrating, 24 year-old Harvey Brookfield’s family spent the day in hospital, desperately searching for answers as to why he could no longer see… Find out more about Harvey’s vision loss story here: ow.ly/Vmp650Ze7Fu #LOHN #MensHealthWeek

Inspirational message on sight appreciation by Harvey Brookfield, featuring Harvey with blurred greenery background

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

What impact can sports have on people with vision loss? Join our #webinar with Metro Blind Sport & Bloomsbury Football Foundation to explore how sport boosts confidence, independence and mental health. Date: 24.06.2026 Time:12:00-13:00. Sign up to the webinar here: ow.ly/ARL950ZbLYi

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

What does it take to get ground-breaking #research out of the lab and to patients? Hear our Podcast with CEO Keith Valentine, Professor Robert MacLaren, and Joe Pepper on #genetherapy for #choroideremia. Learn more here: ow.ly/2N0I50ZbLLl

Joe Pepper in a suit and patterned tie standing next to a yellow and blue display promoting eye health awareness.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

We’re proud to be one of 89 charities awarded a share of National Institute for Health and Care Research £37m investment, supporting 800+ early-career researchers. This funding will help our researchers at a crucial stage of their careers and improve lives. More here bit.ly/4aft801

Two scientists in a lab, one holding a pipette, engaged in research with lab equipment in the background. Text says: We’re proud to be one of 89 charities awarded a share of National Institute for Health and Care Research's £37m investment, supporting 800+ early-career researchers.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Close-up of an eye affected by cataracts with text highlighting cataracts as a leading cause of blindness worldwide.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Summer is just around the corner, offering ideal opportunities for socialising on walks and hikes. Our Outside report shows how #loneliness and isolation impact many. Mark Upton shares how Green Walks builds confidence and breaks barriers. #GreenSpaces Read more: ow.ly/1M7P50Z53Qp

Group of hikers walking single file along a grassy trail surrounded by nature on a sunny day.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

1 in 5 of us will experience #visionLoss at some stage in our lives, which is why we're on a mission to find sight saving treatments. Through our various different research grants, we aim to invest around £30m into vision research over the next 5 years. Learn more here: ow.ly/RIWk50YMAIh

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

#Braille is the six-dot tactile system that many blind and #visionImpaired people use to read and write, however there are very few courses to actually learn it. This is why we’ve supported the Braillist Foundation, who offer sessions and discussions on Braille. Read more: ow.ly/qyxi50Z06F6

Close-up of hands reading a Braille book with raised dots on white pages.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Despite living with #Retinoblastoma, Darren Harris hasn’t let that stop him from becoming England’s most-capped blind footballer, dual #Paralympian, and motivational speaker. Hear his story and why "there's never been a better time to be #blind": ow.ly/J7Oi50YZtUa

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Did you know that a form of Vitamin B3 is currently being tested in #Glaucoma trials? Join our discussion with Ted Garway-Heath from UCL next week to find out why Date: 20.05.2026 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 BST Sign up for the webinar today: ow.ly/2yP950YYSp1 #Webinar #VisionResearch

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Steven Smith our Research Programme Manager and and Emma Blamont Head of Research and Programmes are at ARVO, the annual event that brings eye researchers from all over the world together to share new research, connect, network and more! #ARVO

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Discover more about a new approach to glaucoma treatment in our upcoming webinar with Prof Ted Garway-Heath from UCL and Associate Prof Gerassimos Lascaratos from King's College London. Date: 20.05.2026 Time: 12:00 - 13:00 BST Where: ow.ly/5qxP50YQE6X #Glaucoma #Webinar #VisionResearch

Quote from Professor Ted Garway-Heath on how identifying patients likely to respond to Vitamin B3 could transform glaucoma care and personalize treatments.

"Being able to identify individuals more likely to respond to Vitamin B3 treatment, perhaps those with lower levels of vitamin B3 or lower levels of energy production in their blood, would revolutionise glaucoma care and support personalised treatment plans.”

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

#InheritedRetinalDiseases cause progressive sight loss, but many never discover the #genetic cause of their condition. With #funding from Fight for Sight, Dr Gavin Arno is trying to change this. Read more about his work here: ow.ly/HpWZ50YQBAM #VisionResearch #VisionImpairement #VisionLoss

quote from Dr Gavin Arno about his work on the NIHR BioResource Rare Disease Study:

I was privileged to work on the precursor to the 100,000 Genomes Project, the NIHR BioResouurce Rare Disease Study. It was a large scale whole genome sequencing project to look at the causes of rare diseases (including) about 700 patients from Moorfields Eye Hospital... several gene discoveries were made from that project.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Good luck to the thirty incredible runners who'll be taking on the infamous #LondonMarathon on Sunday, in order to raise vital funding for #FightForSight! If our fantastic runners have inspired you in any way, why not consider taking part in a challenge event of your own? 🔗https://ow.ly/Qvcs50YMBLV

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

Fight for Sight and DEBRA UK are delighted to be collaborating on a new research project focused on protecting against vision loss in patients with junctional epidermolysis bullosa (JEB). Read more about the study here: ow.ly/Qyqj50YNTjB #JEB #EpidermolysisBullosa #VisionLoss

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

"This year we're incredibly thankful to have a whopping 31 people running the London Marathon for us! Read some of their stories here: Daniel Broughton: ow.ly/k4w750YNr2k Cameron Swann: ow.ly/xSlc50YNr2n Chris and Hannah Skelley: ow.ly/BbQP50YNr2o"

Runner wearing a blue tank top with 'WILL' and race number 66468 raises arms while crossing a bridge during a marathon event.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

#Glaucoma affects 80 million people and is a leading cause of blindness. Could vitamin B3 help protect vision? Join our free #webinar with experts from UCL and King’s College London. 🗓️ 20.05.2026 | 🕛 12:00-13:00 BST #VisionResearch Sign up today here: ow.ly/oAWI50YMt4f

Free webinar announcement exploring if Vitamin B3 can slow glaucoma progression, scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 12:00 to 13:00 BST.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Supported by the Fight for Sight and The Royal College of Ophthalmologists Zakarian Award, Dr Abdulmalik Alsaif aims to develop a predictive tool using connected health records to accurately identify patients at risk of missing ophthalmology appointments. Find out more: ow.ly/VyUJ50YKQoC

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 11/04/2026

Good luck to Clarke Reynolds AKA Mr Dot, running the Brighton Marathon tomorrow with the help of volunteers on the Be My Eyes app! Thank you for raising awareness 👀 Curious about Clarkes story? Read it here: ow.ly/t34550YH7iU Or donate here: ow.ly/lcbU50YH7iR #Fundraising

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 08/04/2026

We are thrilled to announce the 31st annual golf day, hosted by fantastic fundraiser Debbie White! Interested? Full details and how to register interest can be found at: opticareinnovations.co.uk/golf-day-… #GolfDay #WarwickshireGolfDay #Fundraising

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 01/04/2026

Dr Tafadzwa Young-Zvandasara aims to aims to develop an AI tool to guide post-surgery recovery after retinal reattachment with funding from the Fight for Sight and @RCOphth Zakarian Award! Find out more about his study here: ow.ly/c2zr50YBGQB #ZakarianAward #ResearchFunding #Ophthalmology

Portrait of Dr. Tafadzwa Young-Zvandasara, Zakarian awardee who will be developing an AI tool for retinal surgery recovery.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Thanks to donations from supporters like you, we're funding scientific breakthroughs and social change that will Save Sight. Change Lives. We've curated a snapshot of some of the most promising work we've funded to showcase our impact with your support: ow.ly/REZk50Yrbvh #FightForSight

Picture of a scientist Marcela Vortruba in a lab coat with a handwritten Polaroid shot saying 'Thank you, Marcela'

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

Imagine losing your sight, and no-one believing you. This was a traumatic reality for #blind #paralympian Chris Skelley. Chris and his sister Hannah are running the #londonMarathon for a future without traumatic diagnosis of vision loss. Read more here: ow.ly/eTuH50YzAks

Marathon runner Chris Skelley in a Great Britain jersey promoting Fight for Sight, expressing his dedication to children facing diagnosis challenges.

Hannah Skelley, stands confidently against a brick wall, expressing pride in supporting vision-impaired people through a marathon.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

What if AI could help us treat and even prevent #VisionLoss? We're proud to be investing in the future of eye research with RCOphth. Including projects harnessing the potential of AI to improve diagnosis, treatment and help clinicians make more informed decisions. More: ow.ly/WTm750Yyv2J

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

A polaroid photo of Professor Michele Micheledes with a handwritten 'thank you, michele' underneath the picture.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

After vowing never to run another marathon, Cameron Swan is taking on the 2026 marathon for Fight for Sight, inspired by his vision impaired friend Matt. Read Cameron’s story here: ow.ly/Rs5N50Ywj2P

Runner Cameron Swan at the London Marathon promoting Fight for Sight with a quote about medical breakthroughs and volunteer efforts.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

Collaboration drives progress in sight-saving research. The UK Vision Research Network unites experts like Dr Jasmina Kapetanovic, who is using #Optogenetics to #RestoreVision. Learn more: bit.ly/UKVRN

Dr Jasmina Kapetanovic and Dr Matteo Rizzi in a lab.

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Passionate about #golf and #fundraising? Join our annual Warikshire-based event of the year for a day of golf, fun and plenty of networking all whilst contributing to our mission to #SaveSightChangeLives. Read more here: ow.ly/AnhU50YuKG4

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

Cornelius McGrath lost his sight at age 16 due to Leber hereditary optic neuropathy. Despite a ‘turbulent’ time, he’s focussing on the future and enjoying music, sport and time with friends. Read Cornelius' story: ow.ly/uonk50YsjCq

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Fight for Sight @fightforsight.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

Scientist Pearse Kean holding a petri dish with orange culture in a lab focused on eye research equipment.

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