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Emily Kearney is mum to four boys, aged four to 13, two of whom are living with an inherited sight loss condition.

Russ was diagnosed with Choroideremia at the age of 11, after visiting caves in Spain and not being able to see anything.

Bhavini was diagnosed with RP in 1997 aged 17. The consultant who confirmed her diagnosis told her that “there was no cure or treatment and she should prepare to go blind".

Join us and the Low Vision Team from Focus Birmingham talk about how you can access your local low vision service, the benefits of a low vision assessment and see some of the equipment that can be provided to you.

Ashley is currently the Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, International for Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Simon spent 40 years as a consultant ophthalmic surgeon at the North Hampshire Hospital in Basingstoke.

Lucy has worked with a number of charities in volunteer roles including fundraising and assistance dog training.

Prof John Marshall is the Frost Professor of Ophthalmology at the Institute of Ophthalmology at University College London.