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Eyes can reveal a lot about our health including signs of serious eye diseases or conditions such as arthritis.

Arthritis Ireland is looking to speak to farmers about how osteoarthritis (OA) affects them, as part of a forthcoming awareness campaign.

Osteoarthritis is the most common form of arthritis in Ireland, affecting more than 400,000 people. Osteoarthritis is caused by wear and tear of cartilage in the joints. There has been an increase in the number of people with osteoarthritis in Ireland for two reasons; our ageing population and more obese people putting an increased strain on their joints.

The Mayo branch of Arthritis Ireland is hosting an information evening about ground-breaking arthritis research in Ballina this Thursday.

Did you know that there are more than 100 types of arthritis? Arthritic conditions range from extremely rare to run of the mill.

One in four men and one in two women over 50 will develop a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime.

One in four men and one in two women over 50 will develop a fracture due to osteoporosis in their lifetime.

Osteoporosis is a silent disease affecting one in two women and one in four men over the age of 50 in Ireland, although all age groups can be affected.

Ireland is in the midst of an arthritis crisis with almost one million adults and more than 1,000 children living with arthritis, making it the most common cause of disability nationally.