Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) gradually affects central vision in one or both eyes while leaving peripheral vision (on the sides) intact. This peripheral vision – encompassing everything you ...

A person with peripheral vision loss has difficulty seeing things above, below, or at the side without turning their head. This type of vision loss is also known as tunnel vision. Tunnel vision can ...

A six-year-old girl from Hertfordshire has regained her sight after becoming the first NHS patient to receive Luxturna, a gene therapy for Leber's Congenital Amaurosis. The one-off treatment, ...

Glaucoma affects peripheral vision, creating blind spots in the outer edges of a person’s visual field. This can affect daily activities such as driving and walking. Glaucoma is the name for a group ...

First depiction of glasses in Tommaso da Modena's 1352 painting. Source: Tommaso da Modena Eyeglasses have been around since the 14th century. In the early days, they consisted of two small magnifying ...