Eye health and eye care
This section provides information for people looking to learn more about sight loss and the prevention of sight loss.
Your eye
Find out more about how the eye works.
Eye conditions
Learn more about the main causes of sight loss.
Looking after your sight
Information on getting your eyes tested, taking precautions in the sun and at work and on the links between sight loss, nutrition and smoking.
Prevalence of sight loss in Ireland
There are currently more than 15,000 people using the services offered by the NCBI. Of this figure, more than half (58%) are over retirement age. People of working age, 18-65 years of age, amount to 34% and 8% of our service users are children up to the age of 17 years.
Glaucoma Awareness Week
More information about World Glaucoma Awareness Week, which takes place from 7th - 13th March 2010.
AMD Awareness Week
Find out more about AMD Awareness Week 2010 and plans for this year's event in September.