Eyes

The retina in the eye is an impressive organ. With more than 120 million light-sensitive cells it converts light into messages to the brain in fractions of a second. And it is the centre of the retina, called the macula, which allows us to see particularly fine details. But it is just this part of the retina that can get damaged with age, and this can threaten our sight. Although this condition, called age-related macular degeneration, is common, the medical options for it are limited. Read here about who can benefit from at least slowing down the progress of this condition.

Normally, the brain processes the information coming in from both eyes equally. In some children, however, one eye is favored by the brain because it provides a better image. If this happens, the other eye is neglected. This problem is known as amblyopia. Read our fact sheet to find what the treatment options are and how you can help your child cope with it.