A leading Devon based charity believes a 1,000 people a year in the county will soon be diagnosed with loss of sight.
At the moment 35,000 people suffer from the condition and it's thought that number will rise to 43,000 by 2020.
Devon in Sight, who are based at Topsham, have just held their annual meeting.
Their Chief Executive, Grahame Flynne, says they need to recruit more people to help them.
Pothole damage claim for every seven miles of road
Nearly 1,200 claims against council
Earlier kick-off for Devon derby
Match will get underway at 12.30
Exeter Dryden Road consultation reopens
The deadline for responses has been extended
Devon teenager charged after Somerset stabbing
Man attacked on street
Two Plymouth towns set for major boost
Residents to call the shots
Could more Dartmoor car parks charge prices?
There are only a small number at present
