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  1. 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.

  2. Smoking and eye disease

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

  3. 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.

  4. Eye care - orthoptists

    Orthoptists assist in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disease.

  5. 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.

  6. Orthoptist

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

  7. Eyes - vision loss

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

  8. 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.

  9. Eye floaters

    Some eye floaters look like small dots, while others appear like threads or little hairy clumps.

  10. Regular health checks

    Regular health checks can help you identify any early signs of health issues.

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