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WHAT IS DRY EYE? Dry eye syndrome or dry eye disease is a condition where the eye does not produce enough tears, the tears are of a poor quality, or the they evaporate too quickly from the surface of the eye. This leads to the eyes becoming dry, red and irritated....

Cataracts are one of the most common causes of visual loss, most commonly associated with natural age-related changes in the eye. When we are young, the lens inside the eye is clear like glass. As we age, the lens begins to develop cloudy patches and opacities,...

WHAT IS DEMENTIA? Dementia is not a specific disease, it is a syndrome or a group of related symptoms. It's an overall term that is associated with a decline in memory or other thinking skills severe enough to reduce a person's ability to perform everyday tasks and...

Royal National Institute of Blind People Celebrates its 150th Year. In October this year, the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) celebrated its’ 150th year. As one of the UK’s leading sight loss charities, the RNIB offers help, support and information to...

What is low vision? Low vision, also known as visual impairment, is when your sight can't be corrected with glasses or contact lenses nor by any medical/surgical treatments currently available. Low vision is more common for older people. The most common cause...