BUS wants to draw your attention to a link to an article about a research paper recently published and written by researchers who are coincidentally members of our National Birdshot Research Network. The paper explains why extramacular scanning may be a helpful tool in diagnosing, and monitoring cases of Birdshot. Continue reading
We have recently been asked for volunteer patients with Birdshot for third year Optometry students to examine. This is both for teaching, training purposes and also for their exams. This will take place in London close to Moorfields Eye Hospital at the Fight for Sight Optometry Clinic. Continue reading
Left to right: Lee Cockbum (Project Management Superintendent), Lynn Hawthorne (HSE Manager), John Hall and Chris Hames
Last Friday, BUS Trustee and Director John Hall made a 400 mile round trip to attend a cheque presentation ceremony at Humber Oil Refinery. Phillips66 workforce had managed to achieve 80 injury free days and as part of their Safety Recognition Scheme are able to offer a Phillips 66 Employee and Contractor Workgroup the opportunity to nominate a particular charity to receive a donation of £3,000. Birdshot Uveitis Society was nominated by Birdshot member Chris Hames, whose Phillips 66 Project and Construction workgroup supported the donation to BUS. The generous donation is to go towards future Birdshot research. Continue reading
We came across this article on the BBC News website about the affect of Zinc on controlling the immune system and wondered if it has any relevance for Birdshotters? Continue reading
We are very excited to announce that we are organising our very first Charity Clay Pigeon Shoot! This will raise vital funds, enabling us to continue the development of the Birdshot Uveitis Society through investment in research and ultimately preventing avoidable loss of sight. Continue reading
Rea posted about this a few weeks ago. Along with Stephen Foster, Dagmar Cole from Birdshot Lefora, Rea has been actively involved in helping to shape the agenda for this exciting meeting for doctors and patients on 28th September 2013. Continue reading
It is with regret that we have to announce that Rea has decided to step down as a Director and Trustee of the Birdshot Uveitis Society. She has worked tirelessly over the last few years helping to set the charity up and has undertaken ground breaking work to establish the Society’s position both in the UK, Europe and the USA. Continue reading
Jonas Kuiper from Holland has kindly brought the following study to our attention and written the short summary below telling us more about what it found out. We are very grateful to Jonas for keeping us briefed about the Birdshot work that he is involved in Holland. Continue reading
The next Birdshot Day will be held on 28 September, 2013 in Boston, United States. It is being hosted by Stephen Foster, whom many of you will know. Stephen has been an inspiration for all of us with Birdshot, and held the very first ever Birdshot Day in Boston in 2008. It was this meeting that inspired Annie and I to set up BUS. Continue reading
If you want to help Birdshot Uveitis Society while you do your online shopping don’t forget to sign in to your Easy Fundraising account before you start your shopping. Continue reading