Information about the Sight Loss Data Tool and data sources.
About the Sight Loss Data Tool
RNIB’s Sight Loss Data Tool began in 2013 in response to government changes that required local authorities to conduct needs assessments of their local population. We wanted eye health and sight loss to be included in these strategic assessments, so we developed a tool that provides a wide range of metrics across many different local authorities.
Over the next decade, the Sight Loss Data Tool evolved from a single spreadsheet into a more comprehensive resource. In subsequent versions, we incorporated new data, added narrative Word reports and expanded to include health geography.
Today, the Sight Loss Data Tool continues to innovate as the UK’s first fully accessible data hub.
Data sources
For more detail on the metrics used in SLDT, please see our data sources.
Accessibility
SLDT is fully compliant with WCAG 2.2, the international standard for digital accessibility. This means the tool has been designed and tested to ensure accessibility for all users, including people who use screen readers, magnification software or keyboard navigation.
About RNIB’s Research
RNIB is a leading source of information on sight loss and the issues affecting blind and partially sighted people. Our Research and Knowledge Hub contains key information and statistics on the lived experience of blind and partially sighted people. You’ll also find research reports on a range of topics including employment, education, technology, accessibility and more.
Visit our Knowledge and Research Hub at: rnib.org.uk/research.