Eye conditions

Age-related macular degeneration is the most common form of visual impairment in the UK and throughout the developed world. It is a disorder that affects the macula, which is a part of the central retina. The condition develops in one or both eyes and often begins with small distortions in vision and then advances to a state in which there is no central vision at all. The disorder can affect younger people in rare cases but it is most commonly found in the older population.

For more information about age-related macular degeneration please click here

Glaucoma is an eye condition in which raised pressure within the eye damages the optic nerve and causes vision loss. There are two types - open and closed Glaucoma.  People suffering from open Glaucoma aren't often aware they have a sight problem and they suffer a gradual loss of peripheral vision.  Closed Glaucoma causes severe pain and can lead to total vision loss.

For more information about Glaucoma please click here

It is estimated that one person in twenty-five in the UK is affected by diabetes.

Type 1 diabetes is also referred to as insulin dependent diabetes.

Type 2 diabetes is known as non-insulin diabetes.

For more information about diabetes and how it can affect someone's eye sight please click here

Charles Bonnett Syndrome (CBS) is a strange, little known and often under-diagnosed condition, which can affect people who suffer from visual impairment.

For more information about Charles Bonnett Syndrome please click here

For more information about about other eye conditions please click here