Students and Researchers
Applying and Preparing for Third Level Education
Students with sight loss should be aware of several procedures when planning and applying for third level. In addition, there are grants and funds available for students, as well as NCBI services that may be relevant.
Most Common Causes of Sight Loss
Find out more about the difficulties that a person with sight loss may experience, the most common causes of sight loss and what effects different eye conditions have on a person’s sight.
Eye Conditions
Read about the most common eye conditions.
Prevalence of Sight Loss in Ireland
There are currently over 16,000 people using NCBI's services. Of this figure, more than half (58%) are over retirement age. People of working age, 18-65 years of age, amount to 34%, and 8% of our service users are children up to the age of 17 years.
Keep an Eye on Your Sight
Information for students with vision impairments and guidelines on how students should look after their sight.