A Guernsey doctor has been training eye surgeons and assisting treatments in Mongolia on the world's only 'Flying Eye Hospital'.

Doctor treats patients in Mongolia from 'Flying Eye Hospital'

43-year-old Kelly Anne Ford had no previous eye health issues, but visited her local optician in October after suffering blurred vision and pain in her eyes

Routine eye test saved mum of four's life 

Tiggi Trethowan lost her sight in her right eye about 15 years ago and has 6% sight in the left eye.

Woman who will go completely blind creates ‘visual memory list’

Callum Kelly, from Thornaby was watching the England vs France match in the World Cup when he noticed something was wrong with his sight. 

Dad describes moment he lost his sight during World Cup match

Jim Tassell died at Southampton General Hospital, five days after he was knocked off his bike near Andover in July 2021.

Cyclist killed by elderly driver, 82, with failing eyesight 

Wiltshire Police pulled the gentleman over following concerns from other drivers. He then failed an eye test.

Elderly motorist banned after driving 10mph on a 60mph road

After the procedure at Moorfields Eye Hospital, Steve Verze, an engineer in his 40s, told ITV News of how his new eye has given him a restored self-confidence.

World first as British patient gets 3D-printed eye at London hospital

Charles Bonnet syndrome has recently been a storyline on Coronation Street.

'I was so scared': Manchester woman raises awareness of hallucinogenic condition

Why seeing isn't always believing: Our guide to the strange world of a little-known condition which is often misdiagnosed as a mental health issue.

Charles Bonnet syndrome: Health condition that causes disturbing hallucinations

It is hoped the new service will help those that struggle with eye tests and will identify problems early. 

Eye clinic for people with Down's syndrome opens in Portsmouth

It is hoped that services will move from the Sunderland Eye Infirmary, which is more than 75 years old, to the new state-of-the art-centre by 2024. 

Plans unveiled for £36 million eye hospital in Sunderland

According to a survey by the College of Optometrists one in five adults believe their eyesight has deteriolated during lockdown.With one on three blaming it on too much screen time.
There's also concern that elderly people who are more at risk of eye problems are putting off attending optician appointments. 

There's concern that elderly people are putting off attending optician appointments. 

Why life in lockdown could have a lasting impact on your eyesight

Manchester's eye hospital is offering new treatment on the NHS for patients with age-related macular degeneration.

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