DWP confirms full list of 45 eye conditions that could qualify for £114 PIP payment

The DWP has confirmed the full list of 45 eye conditions that could make you eligible for PIP, a regular support payment for people who need extra help with daily living tasks

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the complete list of 45 conditions that entitle claimants to weekly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) payments of £114. According to the most recent DWP data, released in September, there are 61,778 PIP claims relating to various eye conditions.

UK Government figures show that more than four million people were claiming PIP as of April 2026.The newly published figures reveal a rise in the number of PIP claimants, increasing to 4,010,098 from 3,926,015 in January of this year.

The benefit, administered by the DWP, assists with some of the additional costs arising from long-term disability, ill-health, or for those nearing the end of their life due to a progressive illness. Stay informed on the latest health news by signing up to our newsletter here

As of April 2026, a total of 45 eye conditions could make an individual eligible for regular financial support, designed to assist those who require additional help with everyday tasks.

PIP is intended for those who need assistance with daily living, particularly people of State Pension age who wish to remain independent in their own homes.

Rather than being paid at a single flat rate, the benefit is split into two components, determined by the extent to which a claimant’s condition impacts their independence. The daily living component covers the additional costs of managing everyday tasks.

The standard rate stands at £76.55 per week, while the enhanced rate provides £114.80. The mobility component addresses the difficulties of getting around. The base rate for this element is £30.20, rising to an increased level of £80.10.

By qualifying for the enhanced daily living rate and a proportion of the mobility support, eligible claimants can see their weekly total reach £187 which is £748 per month.

Eligibility for PIP is not determined by National Insurance contributions and is not means-tested — meaning that even if you are employed, have savings, or are already receiving other benefits, you can still qualify for the payments to assist with daily living tasks.

PIP is not awarded automatically, and the DWP will assess how much difficulty claimants with the condition experience when carrying out daily living and mobility tasks. According to the DWP, to receive PIP you must experience difficulty with tasks most of the time.

This means you are expected to have difficulty on more than half of the days over a 12-month period.

Qualifying eye conditions and the number of associated claims as of April 2026, according to the DWP:

1. Conjunctiva cornea eyelids and lacrimal apparatus – Other diseases of / type not known) – 1,315
2. Corneal ulceration – 96
3. Entropion – 7
4. Herpes zoster – ophthalmic – 19
5. Keratitis – 115
6. Keratoconus – 1,408
7. Orbital cellulitis – 9
8. Ptosis – 35
9. Scleritis – 36
10. Anterior Uveitis (iritis) – 253
11. Chorioretinal disorders – Other / type not known – 396
12. Posterior (choroiditis) – 66
13. Glaucoma – 4,141
14. Eyes – Injuries to – 597
15. Posterior vitreous detachment – 38
16. Vitreous disease – Other / type not known – 122
17. Vitreous haemorrhage – 123
18. Diabetic retinopathy – 2,011
19. Hypertensive retinopathy – 53
20. Macular degeneration – 3,331
21. Optic atrophy – 1,449
22. Optic neuritis – 322
23. Retina and optic nerve – Other diseases of / type not known – 4,164
24. Retinal artery occlusion – 108
25. Retinal detachment – 1,108
26. Retinal vein occlusion – 145
27. Retinitis Pigmentosa – 5,123
28. Retinopathy – Other / type not known – 1,040
29. Cataract – 1,849
30. Astigmatism – 129
31. Hypermetropia (long-sighted) – 66
32. Myopia (short-sighted) – 489
33. Refractive errors – Other / type not known – 134
34. Eye movement – Other disorders of / type not known – 454
35. Nystagmus – 2,120
36. Strabismus (Squint) – 65
37. Amblyopia – 179
38. Cortical blindness – 9,361
39. Diplopia (double vision) – 399
40. Hemianopia – 262
41. Quadrantanopia – 11
42. Scotoma – 15
43. Tunnel vision – 563
44. Visual field defects – Other / type not known – 4,682
45. Vision – Other diseases affecting / type not known – 13,377