This section provides information for people looking to learn more about sight loss and the prevention of sight loss.
Find out more about how the eye works.
Learn more about the main causes of sight loss.
Information on getting your eyes tested, taking precautions in the sun and at work and on the links between sight loss, nutrition and smoking.
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.
More information about World Glaucoma Awareness Week, which takes place from 7th - 13th March 2010.
Find out more about AMD Awareness Week 2010 and plans for this year's event in September.