Blindness and visual impairment affect one in sixty of the population. There are currently nearly 4,000 registered blind and partially sighted people throughout Buckinghamshire, and this number is expected to rise (more facts).

The causes of visual impairment are many but can include Nystagmus, Cataracts, Glaucoma and age related Macular Degeneration. Sight loss affects all ages from newborn babies to elderly people. Its impact on day to day living can be huge. We have information on the more common medical conditions.