The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a comprehensive list of 45 eye conditions that qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a benefit worth up to £114 per week for eligible claimants. As of April 6, 2026, PIP rates have increased by 3.8%.
PIP Payment Structure
PIP is paid every four weeks and consists of two components: daily living and mobility. Each component has a standard and enhanced rate. The enhanced daily living rate is £114 per week, while the standard rate is £76. Mobility components have separate rates, with the standard rate at £30 and the enhanced rate at £80 per week.
Eligibility and Claimant Numbers
DWP data shows that as of the end of January, approximately 60,360 people with eye issues were receiving PIP payments. The list of 45 eye problems is not exhaustive, and individuals struggling with eyesight are encouraged to file a claim if their vision makes daily tasks difficult.
Full List of 45 Eye Problems
The DWP has confirmed the following eye conditions qualify for PIP:
- Conjunctiva, cornea, eyelids and lacrimal apparatus - Other diseases of / type not known
- Corneal ulceration
- Entropion
- Herpes zoster - ophthalmic
- Keratitis
- Keratoconus
- Orbital cellulitis
- Ptosis
- Scleritis
- Anterior Uveitis (iritis)
- Chorioretinal disorders - Other / type not known
- Posterior (choroiditis)
- Glaucoma
- Visual injuries to the eye
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Vitreous disease - Other / type not known
- Vitreous haemorrhage
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Hypertensive retinopathy
- Macular degeneration
- Optic atrophy
- Optic neuritis
- Retina and optic nerve - Other diseases of / type not known
- Retinal artery occlusion
- Retinal detachment
- Retinal vein occlusion
- Retinitis Pigmentosa
- Retinopathy - Other / type not known
- Cataract
- Astigmatism
- Hypermetropia (long-sighted)
- Myopia (short-sighted)
- Presbyopia
- Refractive errors - Other / type not known
- Eye movement - Other disorders of / type not known
- Nystagmus
- Strabismus (Squint)
- Amblyopia
- Cortical blindness
- Diplopia (double vision)
- Hemianopia
- Quadrantanopia
- Scotoma
- Tunnel vision
- Visual field defects - Other / type not known
Claimants are advised to check the full list and consult with healthcare professionals to determine eligibility.
