Fighting Blindness is an Irish patient-led charity funding & enabling world-leading research into treatments and cures for blindness. We provides a professional counselling service for people and families affected by sight loss and advocate on behalf of the 246,000 people in Ireland who are living with severe vision impairment and blindness. Our vision is to cure blindness, support people experiencing sight loss and empower patients. Please contact us on 01 6789 004 or info@fightingblindness.ie for more or visit www.FightingBlindness.ie. Fighting Blindness does not endorse any of the products, medications, treatments or information reported here, or on any of our communication platforms. Articles on Fighting Blindness websites and social media are intended for informational purposes only. We strongly advise that you discuss all medications, treatments, and/or products with your doctor.