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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a type of vision loss where there is a distortion or absence of the central field of vision.

Smoking is thought to be a factor in age-related macular degeneration and blindness.

Orthoptists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

Many people who suffer from Charles Bonnet syndrome do not consult their doctor out of fear and embarrassment, as hallucinations are associated with mental illness.

Regular eye tests or check-ups detect problems early, so you can have early treatment to minimise any permanent damage to your eyes.

There are many government services and for people living with or caring for someone with vision or hearing impairments.

An orthoptist is a healthcare professional who is trained to diagnose and treat people with vision and eye movement disorders.

A person with vision loss needs to make adaptations in order to do some everyday activities.

A woman at high risk of a particular disease should be checked more frequently and/or at an earlier age.

Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.