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Search results for: "macular degeneration"

Macular degeneration

Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) can lead to vision loss. You can reduce your risk with healthy lifestyle choices and having regular eye checks.

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Eye diseases and conditions

Find information on common eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, colour blindness, diabetic retinopathy and keratoconus.

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Eye care

Caring for your eyes can help prevent illness and injury. Learn how to protect your eyes at home and at work with these simple tips.

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Blurred vision

Blurred vision can happen due to fatigue or eye irritation, but it may also mean there is a serious issue. Learn what to do for sudden blurry vision.

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Eyes

Learn how your eyes work, common eye problems, and tips for maintaining healthy vision. Regular eye check-ups are important for optimal eye health.

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Blindness

Blindness and low vision can seriously affect every part of your life, but support and some treatments are available. Find out about getting help.

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Colour blindness

If you are colour blind, you may find it hard to tell red from green, or blue from yellow. Find out more about colour vision testing.

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Charles Bonnet syndrome

People with Charles Bonnet syndrome experience visions (phantom images) but are mentally healthy. Learn more about living with the condition here.

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Eye tests

Regular eye tests can pick up problems before you have any symptoms. You don't need a referral to see an optometrist. Learn more about eye tests here.

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Eye-health tips for over-60s

As you grow older, your eyes will change. Some eye conditions become more common as you age. Learn about mature eyes here and how to care for them.

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