The Eye Pod tour

We send our Eye Pod sight loss simulator to towns and cities around the country, urging councillors, residents and public health professionals to make eye health a priority in their decision making.

The futuristic pod has giant eyes connected to viewers that participants look through to experience conditions such as glaucoma and cataracts.

"Although it looks like something from outer space, the pod has a serious message we hope will encourage people to make their eye health a priority."

Clara Eaglen, Eye Health Policy and Campaigns manager

Every day 100 people in the UK start to lose their sight. Yet over 50 per cent of sight loss can be avoided. Get involved in RNIB's Save Our Sight campaign and take action to help prevent avoidable sight loss.


Eye Pod Tour Schedule

  • 25 May 2013 - Guide Dogs, Youens Way, Liverpool L14 2EP
  • 12 to 13 June 2013 - Health+Care Conference, Excel Centre, London, E16 1XL
  • 13 July 2013 - RNIB Pears Centre, Wheelwright Lane, Ash Green, Coventry, CV7 9RA
  • 7 to 11 October 2013 - Northern Ireland (more information coming soon)
Details about additional Eye Pod events this summer will be posted soon. Please contact Matthew Winyard by email: mwinyard@rnib.org.uk or phone: 020 7391 2055 for opening times at each location or further information about the tour.

Latest Tour News

Eye Pod in Merton

On 27 March 2013 the Eye Pod Sight Loss Simulator came to Merton Civic Centre where we engaged with councillors and members of the public giving them an insight into RNIB's work to prevent avoidable sight loss. We were pleased to be joined by the Chief Executive of Merton Vision at the event.

Eye Pod in Ealing

On Wednesday 23 January RNIB's Eye Pod came to Ealing giving councillors and members of the public a chance to view a simulation of the four most common eye conditions and learn more about avoidable sight loss.

Eye Pod in Norwich

On Monday 14 January 2013 RNIB's Eye Pod simulator came to Norwich, giving councillors and the public the chance to learn more about our health campaigns and the importance of regular eye tests.

The Eye Pod visits Durham

On Wednesday 5 December RNIB's Eye Pod sight loss simulator came to Durham giving local Councillors the chance to learn more about avoidable sight loss. A festive special guest also visited the Pod at the event.

Eye Pod visits Wallasey Town Hall

On 15 October RNIB's Eye Pod Sight Loss Simulator came to Wallasey Town Hall where it was visited by Wirral councillors and council staff interested in learning more about the four most common eye conditions.

Last updated: 17 May 2013

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