DWP shares 45 eye points that might see PIP money increase of £114 per week – full record

The DWP has detailed 45 eye conditions eligible for up to £114 weekly in PIP payments as total claims across the UK surpass four million

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published the full line-up of 45 eye conditions that qualify claimants for up to £114 in weekly Personal Independence Payment (PIP) support. Fresh DWP figures released in September show 61,778 active PIP claims linked to vision problems, while overall PIP claimant numbers broke the four-million mark in April 2026.

According to YorkshireLive, total PIP claims climbed to 4,010,098 from 3,926,015 recorded in January. The government-run benefit is designed to help cover extra living expenses for individuals managing long-term disabilities, severe health struggles, or terminal illnesses.

As of April 2026, a total of 45 eye conditions could make individuals eligible for regular financial support, designed to aid those who require extra assistance with everyday tasks.

PIP provides support to those who need help managing daily living tasks, particularly people of State Pension age who wish to preserve their independence at home.

Rather than being paid at a single flat rate, the disability benefit is split into two components, determined by how a claimant’s condition affects their ability to live independently.

The daily living component addresses the additional expenses associated with managing routine tasks. The standard rate stands at £76.55 per week, while the enhanced rate offers £114.80.

The mobility component tackles the difficulties of moving about. The basic rate for this component is £30.20, with a higher level of £80.10.

By meeting the criteria for the enhanced daily living rate and a portion of the mobility support, eligible claimants could see their weekly total reach the £187 mark – amounting to £748 per month.

Eligibility for PIP isn’t determined by National Insurance contributions and it’s not means-tested – which means that even if you’re working, have savings, or are in receipt of other benefits, you can still qualify for the payments to assist you with daily living tasks.

PIP isn’t automatic, and the DWP will evaluate how challenging claimants with the condition find daily living and mobility tasks.

According to the DWP, to receive PIP you must experience difficulty with tasks most of the time. This means that you expect to encounter difficulty more than half of the days over a 12-month period.

Below is the complete list of 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