Amblyopia (lazy eye)
Amblyopia (lazy eye) occurs when someone’s eye develops abnormally. Early diagnosis and treatment is important.
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Sensory impairments
A sensory disability or impairment means that a person has difficulty using one or more of their senses. Sensory impairments can affect someone’s hearing or vision, as well as other senses like touch, taste or smell.
Learn more about different types of sensory impairments using the links below.
Anosmia (loss of smell)
Anosmia is the medical term for loss of smell. It is often age-related. Find out more about the causes, diagnosis and complications of anosmia.
Blindness
Blindness and low vision can seriously affect every part of your life, but support and some treatments are available. Find out about getting help.
Deafness
Deafness is the complete loss of your hearing. Find out about living with deafness, the Deaf community, sign language and more.
Ear diseases and disorders
Ear conditions may be caused by problems in the ear, the neck, sinuses or head. Babies and children are more vulnerable to ear infection. Learn more here.
Eye diseases and conditions
Find information on common eye diseases, such as conjunctivitis, glaucoma, refractive errors, cataracts, colour blindness, diabetic retinopathy and keratoconus.
Hearing loss
Hearing loss may or may not be permanent. Learn how to protect your hearing, when to get tested and what you can do to help prevent hearing loss.