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Two RI abstracts accepted at @arvoinfo.bsky.social #ARVO2026
Using TILDA data @tcddublin.bsky.social they show how vision loss is linked to mental health and cognition, turning lived experience into evidence that strengthens patient advocacy and care. @nabinpaudel.bsky.social @avrilbdaly.bsky.social
Image 1: Portrait of Nabin Paudel. Framed in green with decorative black dots and shapes. Text below reads “#ARVO26” with the RI logo. Image 2: Green text box on a dark background with decorative elements. Text reads: “Association Between Vision and Mental Health: Findings from Wave 3 of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) – Dr Nabin Paudel, First Author.” Image 3 - Black-and-white portrait of Kate. Framed in green with decorative black dots and shapes. Text below reads “#ARVO26” with the RI logo. Image 4 - Green text box on a dark background with decorative elements. Text reads: “Association Between Visual Acuity and Cognitive Performance: Evidence From The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) – Dr Kate Fankun Cao, First Author.”
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Session info, presentation dates, and times for our #ARVO2026 abstracts will be shared soon. Excited to share this important work at #ARVO2026
#VisionResearch #MentalHealth #VisionLoss
January 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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Two RI abstracts accepted at @arvoinfo.bsky.social #ARVO2026
Using TILDA data @tcddublin.bsky.social they show how vision loss is linked to mental health and cognition, turning lived experience into evidence that strengthens patient advocacy and care. @nabinpaudel.bsky.social @avrilbdaly.bsky.social
Image 1: Portrait of Nabin Paudel. Framed in green with decorative black dots and shapes. Text below reads “#ARVO26” with the RI logo. Image 2: Green text box on a dark background with decorative elements. Text reads: “Association Between Vision and Mental Health: Findings from Wave 3 of The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) – Dr Nabin Paudel, First Author.” Image 3 - Black-and-white portrait of Kate. Framed in green with decorative black dots and shapes. Text below reads “#ARVO26” with the RI logo. Image 4 - Green text box on a dark background with decorative elements. Text reads: “Association Between Visual Acuity and Cognitive Performance: Evidence From The Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) – Dr Kate Fankun Cao, First Author.”
January 20, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Thank you for all of your support over 2025! Our office will be closed from today, Friday, December 19th and will reopen on Monday, January 5th.
Wishing you and yours a restful break over the coming weeks,
From all of the team at Retina International - Avril, Nabin, Ellen, Kate, Maria and Claire.
RI staff portraits on a yellow background. From top left; Kate, Avril, Nabin. Bottom row: Maria, Ellen, Claire. The RI logo is centred on the graphic in black.
December 19, 2025 at 7:20 AM
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Today, our CEO @avrilbdaly.bsky.social, as President of @eurordis.bsky.social, is joining leaders across Europe to push for a stronger, more connected research & innovation ecosystem for rare diseases. Key discussions are highlighting the power of ERNs. #HLMRare #RareDiseases #ERN_EYE #Innovation
[Image description: Dominique Sturtz, Chair of the ERN-EYE EPAG, Avril Daly, CEO RI and Prof. Helene Dollfus, Coordinator, @erneyenetwork attend the High Level Meeting (HLM) on Rare Disease Policy in Brussels on December 10th.]
December 11, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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For World Sight Day this year, our priority is to #KeepPatientsVoting.

We are proud to launch our campaign, Patient Voices: Deciding Our Futures.

Learn more: https://ow.ly/s3X250X7MoU

#WorldSightDay #PatientVoices #WSD2025
A social media graphic from Retina International’s “Patient Voices: Deciding our Futures” campaign. It features a black-and-white portrait of Leighton Boyd, Chair of Retina Australia, smiling and wearing a light shirt. Next to his image is a quote that reads: “When patients have a voice in establishing policy, programs and systems are better designed to meet real-world needs.” The Retina International logo appears in the top right corner, and at the bottom is the campaign hashtag #KeepPatientsVoting.
October 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
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- Russell Wheeler (Patient Advocate, LHON Society)
- Kirk Stephenson (Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon & Retina Specialist, Mater Private Network, Children’s Health Ireland (CHI), Dublin)
Moderator: Avril Daly (CEO, Retina International)
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Panellists:
- Silvia Cerolini (Eyes on the Future, Coordinator RDH12 Alliance)
- Christina Fasser (Past President, Retina International)
- Ben Shaberman (VP, Science Communications, Foundation Fighting Blindness)
October 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Have you registered for our free World Sight Day webinar, The Patient Voice and Innovation:

🗓️ Date: October 9
⏱️ Time: 1:30 PM UK | 2:30 PM CET | 8:30 AM EDT
⌛ Duration: 1 hour

us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#Webinar #WSD2025 #FreeEvent #Ophthalmology #PatientVoice
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Retina International on World Sight Day: The Patient Voice and Innovation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meetin...
Welcome! You are invited to join a meeting: Retina International on World Sight Day: The Patient Voice and Innovation. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the meetin...
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October 7, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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We're looking forward to a great day of #clinicaleducation & #eyecare service delivery discussion at #EyeCareinFocus25 View programme eyedoctors.ie/eyecareinfoc... #myopia #glaucoma #cataract #eyecareteam #optometrist #optometry #eyenurse #GP #orthoptist #orthoptics #eyedoctor #ophthalmology
September 16, 2025 at 1:10 PM
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Are you a young person living with a retinal condition? Register today for the Retina International Youth World Conference! Saturday, September 27 at 4pm CET> us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi... #Conference #Science #Retina #RetinaYouth
September 9, 2025 at 8:08 AM
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Re-Vana is pleased to announce that our CEO, Michael O’Rourke, will present at Ophthalmology Futures Forums Retina 2025 (Panel 3: Neovascular AMD) and at the EURETINA Innovation Spotlight 2025 (Rapid Fire Panel Presentation and Discussion) on Wed, Sept 3 in Paris. #OFF2025 #EIS2025
August 30, 2025 at 8:11 AM
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Reach out if you're in attendance and would like to learn more about our work! Our CEO, Avril Daly and our Head of Research & Programmes, Dr Nabin Paudel and our Scientific Programme Manager, Dr Ellen Moran, will also be in attendance.
September 3, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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We're excited to attend @euretina.bsky.social!

➡️ Our abstract details:
“Can large language models improve the readability of online patient education materials on retinal diseases?”

📍 6th September 2025
🕤 10:00 – 10:06
📌Speakers' Corner 18

@avrilbdaly.bsky.social @nabinpaudel.bsky.social
A graphic of the RI team. There is text: Connect with us! Retina International at EURETINA '25. The EURETINA logo is placed underneath the text. There are three black and white headshots of staff- Dr Nabin Paudel, Avril Daly and Dr Ellen Moran. All three are looking directly to camera and smiling. The Retina International logo is placed underneath the image, bottom centre.
September 3, 2025 at 11:05 AM
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Join us at @euretina.bsky.social! We will be presenting our latest work, "Can large language models improve the readability of online patient education materials on retinal diseases?”

🗓 Speakers’ Corner 18: Miscellaneous
⏰ 09:30–10:30 CEST | Dr. Nabin Paudel speaking 10:00–10:06

#EURETINA #RI
Can large language models improve the readability of online patient education materials on retinal diseases?’ Hashtags: #EURetina2025. Below: ‘Oral Presentation: Dr. Nabin Paudel, Head of Research & Programmes, Retina International. 6 September 2025, 09:30–10:30 CEST.’ Large text reads: ‘People living with retinal diseases often face complex, highly technical medical information.’ Text reads: ‘Our research explores how artificial intelligence (AI), specifically large language models, can make these materials clearer, simpler, and easier to understand, improving health literacy and empowering patients in their care decisions.’ Text reads: ‘Our pilot study tested whether AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and DeepSeek could rewrite online patient education materials (PEMs) to be: more readable, more accessible, and better suited for all educational backgrounds.’
August 14, 2025 at 10:27 AM
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Save the date! Our Head of Research, Dr. @nabinpaudel.bsky.social will speak at #EURETINA2025 on AI and clearer patient info for retinal diseases.
- Sept 6, 10:00 CEST.
#Ophthalmology #AI #EURETINA25 @euretina.bsky.social
A headshot of Dr Nabin Paudel. He is standing in a park and smiling to camera. The Retina International logo is placed bottom centre of the graphic. Text in black on a green background states: Can large language models improve the readability of online patient education materials on retinal diseases. The Retina International logo is placed bottom centre of the graphic. The hashtag #EURETINA25 is placed on the graphic above the RI logo.
July 2, 2025 at 9:41 AM
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Exciting news! Our colleague Dr. @nabinpaudel.bsky.social will present at @euretina.bsky.social #EURETINA25 on using AI to improve the readability of online patient education materials on retinal diseases. Save the date! Sept 6 at 10:00 CEST
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June 19, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Congrats to Prof. José-Alain Sahel, Co-chair of our SMAB, on receiving the @arvoinfo.bsky.social Proctor Medal for his pioneering work in retinal research.

This is one of the highest honors bestowed by ARVO - and so well deserved.

#ProctorMedal #ARVO #Award #RetinalResearch #Retina #Research
An image of Jose Sahal on a pink background. The RI logo is centred in the image. Text states: Retina International warmly congratulates Professor José-Alain Sahel, Co-chair of our Scientific and Medical Advisory Board, on receiving the prestigious Proctor Medal - one of the highest honors bestowed by ARVO.
June 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
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@avrilbdaly.bsky.social @nabinpaudel.bsky.social @unibonn.bsky.social @ema.europa.eu

#GeographicAtrophy #ClinicalTrials
June 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Thanks to all who joined our #ARVO #SIG on #GA trial endpoints yesterday - great insights from regulators, industry, academia & the patient community.

More multistakeholder conversations to come!
A blue image with dark grey text, with a screengrab of the special interest group meeting participants on Zoom. The text states: RI Special Interest Group (SIG). The Retina International logo is placed at the bottom centre of the image. Dark grey poster with blue text. Text states: Panelists: Avril Daly, Dr. Andrew Want,Dr. Maximilian Pfau, Dr. Jane Moseley. #ARVO. The Retina International logo is placed bottom centre of the graphic.
June 11, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Our @arvoinfo.bsky.social #SIG on GA trial endpoints is today. Join global experts + patient voices to rethink what meaningful outcomes look like.
Last chance to register! www.arvo.org/education/sp...
@avrilbdaly.bsky.social @nabinpaudel.bsky.social #GeographicAtrophy #ClinicalTrials
June 10, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Our @arvoinfo.bsky.social #SIG on #GeographicAtrophy endpoints is just 2 weeks away. Join us on June 10 to help shape more meaningful trial outcomes.
🔗 Register today! www.arvo.org/education/sp...
@avrilbdaly.bsky.social @nabinpaudel.bsky.social @ema.europa.eu #GeographicAtrophy #ClinicalTrials
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May 29, 2025 at 10:53 AM
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Retina International welcomes this step forward for our community. We thank @rarediseasesint.bsky.social for its leadership in bringing together patient reps from around the world and for ensuring that our voices are heard loud and clear at the global level. #Resolution4Rare #RareEyeDiseases #IRDs
rarediseasesint.bsky.social Rare Diseases International (RDI) @rarediseasesint.bsky.social · May 24
🎉 BREAKING NEWS FROM GENEVA! 🎉

The Resolution on Rare Diseases has officially been adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78)! 🌍✅

#WHA78 #RareDiseases #HealthForAll #Equity #UHC #Resolution4Rare
May 26, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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Huge achievement for all in the #global #raredisease community & an example that successful collaboration across borders, cultures, languages and systems, is absolutely possible if we listen & learn from each other. Well done to everyone involved! #HealthforaAll #Resolution4Rare #UHC #WHA78
rarediseasesint.bsky.social Rare Diseases International (RDI) @rarediseasesint.bsky.social · May 24
🎉 BREAKING NEWS FROM GENEVA! 🎉

The Resolution on Rare Diseases has officially been adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78)! 🌍✅

#WHA78 #RareDiseases #HealthForAll #Equity #UHC #Resolution4Rare
May 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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🎉 BREAKING NEWS FROM GENEVA! 🎉

The Resolution on Rare Diseases has officially been adopted at the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA78)! 🌍✅

#WHA78 #RareDiseases #HealthForAll #Equity #UHC #Resolution4Rare
May 24, 2025 at 10:03 AM