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Eye Conditions
Above: Normal vision view of a car in a car park
Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration (MD) is the most common eye condition leading to central vision loss in people over 65 in the UK. There are also forms of macular dystrophy that affect younger people.
Learn more about this condition by following this MD Link.
Cataracts
Cataract can form at any age, but most commonly it is starts in older age. It affects the Lens in the eye and causes misty vision.
Follow the Cataract page link.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a name of conditions that affects the Optic Nerve. This can lead to tunnel vision.
Follow the Glaucoma page link.
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
RP can lead to central loss or tunnel vision and night sight loss.
Follow the Retinitis page link.
Diabetic Retinopathy
This condition leads to haemorrhaging in the eye which can lead to blotchy vision or total loss of sight
Follow the Diabetic Retinopathy page link.
Sight Loss
Learn about the most common eye conditions that can cause visual impairment.
Macular Disease
Cataract
Diabetic Retinopathy
Glaucoma
