My Story

Sight Research x Newmedica

Every six minutes, someone in the UK is told they are losing their sight. Behind that statistic is a person facing fear, uncertainty, and the possibility of losing one of the most precious senses we have.

As a clinician and working in Ophthalmology for 10 years, with an extensive background and speciality in Medical Retina, I have worked closely with patients affected by sight-threatening conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal vascular disease. Through this experience, I have seen first-hand the profound impact that visual loss can have, affecting independence, confidence, mental wellbeing, careers, and family life.

But I have also seen the extraordinary power of ophthalmic research.

Many of the treatments we now rely on to preserve sight and prevent blindness simply did not exist a generation ago. Research has transformed outcomes for patients, turning once devastating diagnoses into manageable conditions and giving countless people the chance to retain their vision and quality of life.

That is why I am proud to be running the Big Half in support of Sight Research UK.

Sight Research UK funds pioneering research dedicated to preventing blindness, treating eye disease, and restoring vision. Their work helps drive the next generation of breakthroughs in ophthalmology, creating hope for patients today and for future generations.

This challenge is incredibly important to me, both professionally and personally as a granddaughter to an incredible grandma who is facing the impact of retinal disease every day. Running 13.1 miles is a small challenge compared to the daily realities faced by both my grandma and others living with sight loss.

If you are able to support me, thank you. Every donation, no matter the size, will help fund vital research, support innovation, and contribute to a future where fewer people experience avoidable blindness.