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Your eyes

A Snellen chart used for eye tests viewed over a person's shoulder.
A Snellen chart used for eye tests viewed over a person's shoulder.

If you have questions about eye health you're in the right place. You can find information on eye conditions, how to look after your eyes and what to expect if you're diagnosed with sight loss. There is also guidance on eye tests, examinations and how to register your sight loss.

In this section

Eye conditions

Find information on eye conditions including symptoms and treatments. Our information on individual eye conditions is medically checked and is designed to be as useful as possible.

Looking after your eyes

Keeping your eyes healthy doesn't have to be stressful. Regular eye examinations and simple eye safety is a good start as our resources and guidance explain below.

Navigating sight loss

If you've been diagnosed with sight loss, we have resources and guidance to support you to live the life you want.

Eye health information disclaimer

RNIB is not a medical organisation, therefore we can only provide general information that is not intended to be a substitute for a proper medical assessment.

The eye care support pathway

The #EyeCareSupportPathway is a framework, developed by RNIB and partners across the sector, for the NHS, social care organisations, the third sector and the public to use to support the transformation of eye care and eye services.

Eye tests explained

Struggling to understand eye tests? See our resources below for more information on how to navigate the process and what to expect.