It really brings it home when you hear of stories of people who lose their sight.

Rainbow08, it's shocking how quickly your eyesight can deteriorate isn't it? At least you nipped it in the bud before it got too bad.

You're exactly right Jules050, that is how you can lose your vision without noticing it, if you have glaucoma. There are other factors that can also contribute to you losing your sight which people are often unaware of, particularly smoking.

Everyone is aware of the dangers of smoking to your lungs, but did you also know that smoking can DOUBLE the risk of developing AMD (Age-related macular degeneration) which is the UK's leading cause of sight loss? The link is as strong as the link between smoking and lung cancer.

Optometrists are there to help you. They aren't there to sell you glasses so never feel you'll be pressured into buying glasses just because you've gone to have your eyes tested.