Afternoon Edition's resident Pharmacist, Elizabeth Roddick reports on why it's so important to do regular eye tests.

Chatting to Optometrist Gerry O'Hear from Mearns Opticians in Glasgow, Elizabeth finds out what to look out for when it comes to our eyesight, who is at risk, and why we should never ignore any changes in vision.

Paul Quigley chats to RNIB Connect Radio about his sight loss journey.

Follow Paul's story as he explains why he lived in denial for a long time, how he managed to hold onto his independence, and why compassion is so important when dating someone who is losing their sight.

Paul talked to RNIB Connect Radio's Simon Pauley.

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill Barkley this week to share some weird and wonderful beauty trends that she's seen online! 

Alexandra Lucas joins Jill every Wednesday on the Morning Mix! 

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Jill talks with Maria, Girl Gone Blind, about feeling a bit more rundown since her illness and long hospital stay last year. Since we know exercise can boost energy, endurance, and endorphins... Jill has started kickboxing at the gym! Maria's favorite kind of workout! Maria is a weekly contributor to the Morning Mix and a lifestyle blogger at: www.girlgoneblind.com. Find her on Facebook at: Girl Gone Blind and on Twitter: @Girl_Gone_Blind. **Please consult your GP before starting any exercise program** #fitness #health #exercise #girlgoneblind #jillbarkley #morningmix #rnibradio #podcast

Erika Kelly, from the Isle Of Man, is a visually impaired musician and athlete.

Despite her work and studies, she has managed to break records and win awards for race walking.

Her success has now earned her a place at the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

RNIB Connect Radio’s Allan Russell spoke to Erika to learn more about her sporting achievements and her love of the harp…

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Lucy Hayward is a young mom and visually impaired playwright.

After succesfully showcasing her latest play: "On the Tracks", this past Semptember, Lucy is embarking on a tour to make her unique writing style known.

Chatting to Simon Pauley, the writer reveals all when it comes to her sight loss, love for writing, and how to create a play that needs no audio description.

"On the Tracks" will hit the Brighton Fringe stages 28 May 2018 - 3 June 2018.

Anita is the Swansea Neath & Port Talbot locality manager for Cardiff Institute for the Blind and has won an award from Disability Wales.

Paul Porter from RNIB's Technology for Life Team reviews Microsoft's latest app meant to empower visually impaired people.

Find out what Paul thought of this 3D audio experience and whether it had improved his day-to-day life.

There is a new drive to get more blind and partially sighted people into the sport of running.

 To support this, there are a growing number of Guide Runners across the UK, ready to help individuals take to the streets and it can all be done over a new accessible website.

 RNIB Connect Radio's Allan Russell spoke to Tim Cook, to learn more about the Guide Running site, and Andy Keir, a visually impaired runner.

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RNIB Connect Radio’s Barry Snell chats to clinical researcher Dr McGhee about a new NHS trial, which could be invaluable for people suffering with Type 2 Diabetes.