With predictions that 4.1m brits will suffer with sight loss by 2050*, what can we do to keep our eyes healthy?
They are deemed the most important of our five senses. with two million moving parts to help give us perfect vision, it’s no wonder our eyes are so dominant. But they’re not just there to help us see, they’re also important for how others see us – they show our mood and assist with communication.
But as we get older, our eyes can suffer from numerous debilitating conditions, including cataracts, dry eye disease, glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration (AMD), all of which can seriously impact our health and well being. ‘Keeping our eyes in top condition is crucial,’ says optometrist Sarah Farrant, who gives us her expert insight into our eye health...
Why is our eyesight failing?
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