Visual Impairment & Hearing Problems

Vision

Conditions such as macular degeneration, glaucoma, cataracts and diabetes can all lead to visual impairment, in addition to the common effects of increasing age on the ability to read small print and process fine detail. In this section, you'll find information about eye care, eye tests and common eye problems, as well as a range of low vision aids, from a simple magnifying glass to a talking clock, big button phones to voice-activated diallers.

Hearing

Hearing problems also often increase with age, and can also be caused by a range of conditions including tinnitus. Deaf and hearing impaired people can find the latest assistive technology products, including amplified phones, hearing aids, loops, alarms and alerts for those with hearing loss.

These pages are all about eyesight and hearing, including services to look after you and a range of products to help if your sight or hearing is impaired:

Eyecare, eye tests & common eye conditions

Aids to assist with poor eyesight and blindness

Aids to assist with impaired hearing and deafness

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