How retinopathy affects your vision

The pictures below illustrate the effect on your vision if retinopathy is not treated.

Normal vision

Normal vision

Dark patches increase as retinopathy spreads

Dark patches increase as retinopathy spreads

Blurring and loss of the centre of vision in maculopathy

Blurring and loss of the centre of vision in maculopathy

Reviewed March 2011
Next review September 2012

Related information

Related links

Visit the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) website, a charity that supports blind and partially sighted people.
Visit the Action for Blind People website. Action for Blind People is a national charity that provides free and confidential support for blind and partially sighted people in all aspects of their lives.
guidedogs.org.uk - breeding and training guide dogs, training people to use guide dogs, and providing other services and facilities for the visually impaired.

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