Understanding your eye condition

There are many different eye conditions which can cause partial sight or blindness. In this section we have information on the most common.

Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Astigmatism

Blepharitis

Blurred Vision

Cataracts

Chalazion (Meibomian cyst)

Charles Bonnet Syndrome

Colour Blindness

Conjunctivitis

Detached Retina

Diabetic Retinopathy

Dry Eye

Flashes and Floaters

Glaucoma

Herpes Simplex Keratitis

Itchy Eyes

Lazy Eye or Amblyopia

Long-sightedness (Hyperopia)

Low Vision

Nystagmus

Ocular Hypertension

Presbyopia

Retinitis Pigmentosa

Short-sightedness (Myopia)

Squint

Stargardt’s Disease

Styes

Uveitis

Visual Disturbance

How the Eye Works

Glossary of Sight Loss Terms

“Sight Loss: What we needed to know”