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Could 3D printing be the future of artificial eyes?

Could 3D printing be the future of artificial eyes?

24/11/15 | NEWS

At Birmingham Children’s Hospital, specialists are always looking into ways to improve prosthetic eyes for children and adults affected by retinoblastoma. Here, Mr Manoj Parulekar, a Consultant Ophthalmologist at Birmingham Children’s Hospital, gives an update...
CHECT members day is a roaring success

CHECT members day is a roaring success

06/11/15 | EVENTS, SUPPORT

CHECT’s Development Manager Matt Croxall talks about a very successful members day… Families in the North West region had a ‘monster’ of a day out this October during our visit to Liverpool’s fabulous World Museum. A fun and educational Dinosaur Workshop was...
#TeamSkylah cycle London to Brighton for CHECT

#TeamSkylah cycle London to Brighton for CHECT

13/10/15 | FUNDRAISING

Kev Bawn, Skylah’s granddad and his dedicated team cycled from London to Brighton and raised in excess of £2,000 for the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust (CHECT). Kev takes us through their fantastic achievement… “So it’s 5 o’clock on a brisk September...
OPPORTUNITY FOR ORBITAL PROSTHETIST WITH NAES

OPPORTUNITY FOR ORBITAL PROSTHETIST WITH NAES

08/10/15 | NEWS

Due to a retirement within the team, an opportunity has been created for an Orbital Prosthetist with the National Artificial Eye Service, based in Cambridge. As most CHECT members are aware, the NAES manufactures and fits artificial eyes and provides ongoing care and...