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Eye health mythbusters

Our Mythbusters sort fact from fiction and answer some commonly asked questions

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Our vision is nothing short of 'Save Sight. Change Lives' 

Which is why we have created a FREE mythbuster this National Eye Health Week, your essential guide on separating fact from fiction. Written in partnership with Professor Guggenheim (Cardiff University), our mythbuster uncovers the myths behind lifestyle, diet, genetics and technology on your eye health. 

Download now to gain clear insights into your eye health.

 

  • 50%
    Regular physical activity and sustained weight loss can be effective in reducing the risk of type 2 diabetes by about 50% - a risk factor for diabetic retinopathy.
  • 2.5 million
    the number of people in the UK are living with vision loss

Eye health tips

Some 90% of vision loss can be prevented or treated if you include those with refractive errors. Early detection of eye disease means it is easier to treat. How can you look after your eye health?

Our FREE Mythbuster download sorts facts from fiction.

This international effort by researchers from the UK, Europe, Japan, Australia, China and the United States has demonstrated the potential of a genetic test for short-sightedness and set a clear path towards bringing the test to the clinic."

Professor Jeremy Guggenheim – Professor Guggenheim's expertise is exploring the genetic and lifestyle factors influencing myopia (short-sightedness)

Welcome to the lab

Watch as Ranjeet Khare (Director of Development), long-time supporter, Tina Roberts and young ambassador Gemma Owens discover how eye disease is researched with researchers Dr Matteo Rizzi and Professor Omar Mahroo of the UCL Institute of Ophthalmology. 

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    A-Z Eye Conditions

    Learn about the cause, diagnosis and treatments for dozens of eye conditions resulting in vision loss. Find out about the research we're funding to help improve the lives of those impacted.

    A-Z Eye Conditions
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    Understanding vision loss

    Learn more about eye disease, the research we're funding, and resources that can help people with vision loss.

    Understanding Vision Loss
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    How the eye works

    We often refer to different areas of the eye when explaining why you are experiencing vision loss. Find out more about the anatomy of the eye. Discover more about the retina and its role in delivering vision, for example.

    Anatomy of the Eye
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  • In the lab
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