What's blindness?
There are around 350,000 people registered as blind or partially sighted in the UK. Some people are born with a visual impairment. A person who is blind has a high degree of vision loss. Only about 18 per cent of blind people are totally blind - ... [... more]
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Age-related macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration is the commonest cause of blindness AMD is the commonest cause of blindness in the UK. We explain the differences between 'wet' and 'dry' AMD, their causes and treatments, and how to minimise your risk. It plays a ... [... more]
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Helen Keller
An American classic rediscovered by each generation, The Story of My Life is Helen Keller's account of her triumph over deafness and blindness. Popularized by the stage play and movie The Miracle Worker, Keller's story has become a symbol of hope ... [... more]
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Colour vision deficiency
Colour vision deficiency, sometimes inaccurately called colour blindness, occurs when the cells in the retina of the eye which respond to light (cones) are abnormal or not working as well as they should. The three types of cones are commonly ... [... more]
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Diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is now one of the most common causes of blindness in the Western world. It is a disease of small blood vessels in the retina of the eye. Damage to these vessels causes blood leakage (haemorrhage), which may be small and ... [... more]
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How the eye works:
Glaucoma is the name of a group of eye diseases that affects vision. If left untreated glaucoma can eventually cause blindness. Glaucoma is more common in old age, and happens when the optic nerve in the eye is damaged. The two main types of ... [... more]
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Trachoma
Trachoma is an eye infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis and is the second most common cause of blindness in the world, after cataracts. Trachoma is a major health issue in countries like Africa, India, South East Asia, China ... [... more]
NHS Direct |
Dorschlebertran with Safflower Oil - 250 ml
 Dorschlebertran with safflower oil for dogs and cats. Dorschlebertran contains natural vitamin A and D as well as specially pressed safflower oil. Vitamin A encourages growth, maintains a beautiful coat, prevents hair loss and reduces the risk of night [... more]
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