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- Eyes - age-related macular degeneration
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 and eye disease
Smoking is thought to be a factor in age-related macular degeneration and blindness.
- Eyes - Charles Bonnet syndrome
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.
- Eye care - orthoptists
Orthoptists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.
- Eye tests
Regular eye tests or check-ups detect problems early, so you can have early treatment to minimise any permanent damage to your eyes.
- Orthoptist
An orthoptist is a healthcare professional who is trained to diagnose and treat people with vision and eye movement disorders.
- Eyes - vision loss
A person with vision loss needs to make adaptations in order to do some everyday activities.
- Corneal transplantation and donation
Corneal transplant surgery would not be possible without generous donors and their families, who have donated corneal tissue so that others may see.
- Eye floaters
Some eye floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps.
- Regular health checks
Regular health checks can help you identify any early signs of health issues.