Eye conditions
There are many different eye conditions which can cause partial sight or blindness. In this section we have information on the five most common and our eye anatomy is a guide to how the eye works.
Please use our comprehensive guide to find out more about the most common eye conditions with information regarding the cause, the effects, what to do next and more details on help available and contact details.
Further information on the most common eye conditions
Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is an eye condition resulting in the loss of central vision.
Cataracts
A cataract is an eye condition where the lens part of the eye becomes clouded.
Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication with eye sight which is due to the condition diabetes.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition where the optic nerve is damaged leading to sight loss.
Retinitis pigmentosa
Retinitis pigmentosa (RP) refers to a group of hereditary eye disorders which affect the retina.
How the eye works
Our guide to the anatomy of an eye and how it works.
Further Reading
- Services pages
- At the eye clinic
- Resource centres
- Independent living
