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Improving the country's eye health, and support for blind and partially sighted people Introduction Why are people in the UK losing theirsight unnecessarily? Partly due toan ageing population, sight loss isset to double over the next 25 yearsand the eye health of many people isat risk. Yet 50% of this sight loss isavoidable. A little foresight can prevent a crisis Looking after your eyesight Which eye conditions affect sight? Many problems that cause vision to deteriorate can be picked up early through a routine eye test and treated before they result in sight loss, says Jonathan Gornall. Here are some of the most common conditions. Case study Explainer It is time we said 'I care' to eye care Creating access Lightening the dark days Aftercare for people who have lost their sight can be hit and miss, they need more counselling and support. See it right Writer Sue Townsend on losing her sight The great barrier grief Job satisfaction Back to work Eye care services Why eye care needs closer examination A lack of joined-up thinking from the relevant professionals has often resulted in poor service for patients, however, the UK Vision Strategy is now encouraging cooperation and awareness, reports Alexandra Topping. A beacon of light in Fife Politics/Funding The hidden cost of failing sight The cost of long-term care for blind people could be reduced by early treatment and preventative measures. Tash Shifrin says the government needs to be less short sighted when it comes to deciding funding policy. Case study: Andy Cassels-Brown, ophthalmologist Quality of life Focus on the feel-good factor From tango classes to gardening, football matches to gallery tours, there is no reason why blind and partially sighted people can't have a high quality of life and thoroughly enjoy themselves, says Mark Gould.
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