Deafblind Awareness Week
Auditory and visual hallucinations Life can be challenging for people with sight loss or hearing loss, but a combination of the two can be even more difficult. For some people, such sensory losses are accompanied by hallucinations. Visual hallucinations, which are common to many sight loss conditions, are caused by the brain trying to make […]
Cataract Awareness month
June is Cataract Awareness month A cataract occurs when the lens inside your eye becomes cloudy. Many people develop cataracts as they grow older, but some conditions, such as diabetes, or high myopia, increase the likelihood of cataracts developing. Eye trauma, and some medications, such as steroids, can also increase the risk of cataracts. Cataracts […]
Blind Not Broken
Social media sensation Lucy Edwards writes about the power of her blindness. You can read her full story here: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/lucy-edwards-essay
Volunteer Week
This week is Volunteers’ Week. Here at EYECAN we recognise the huge contribution that our volunteers make to the service that we are able to offer to Islanders with sight impairment. Their fantastic contribution touches every aspect of our work and we thank them all for their continued support. The time they give is invaluable […]
Customer Service Awards
EYECAN are thrilled to have won the award for “Best Service for the Charitable Sector” at the Jersey Customer Service Awards.
Brain Injury awareness Week
This week is Brain Injury Awareness week, we’re taking this opportunity to shed light on the impact of brain injuries on people with sight loss.
Durrell young tortoise trail
EYECAN are taking part in the Durrell young tortoise trail.
Jersey Eisteddfod Winners
Our very talented artists recently took part in the Jersey Eisteddfod.
World Glaucoma Week
World Glaucoma week 12th – 18th March
EYECAN Members taking part in the Jersey Eisteddfod.
Our very creative Artists are once again taking part in the Jersey Eisteddfod.