Cataracts | Symptoms, Causes, Treatment Options
Those suffering from cataracts experience a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. The condition is very common and often inevitable as you age,
Read moreThose suffering from cataracts experience a clouding of the natural lens inside the eye. The condition is very common and often inevitable as you age,
Read moreAstigmatism is a very common and treatable imperfection in the curvature of the cornea in the front of the eye which can cause blurred distance
Read moreKeratoconus is a progressive eye disease which affects the shape of the cornea causing blurred vision. In 20%-30% of cases, the condition is progressive resulting
Read moreFuchs’ endothelial dystrophy is a progressive disease that leads to clouding of the cornea and eventual reduction in vision. Patients with Fuchs’ may notice this as
Read moreMyopia (or short-sightedness) is a common eye condition that causes the patient to see distant objects as blurred, despite seeing their close surroundings very clearly.
Read moreLong-sightedness, also known as hypermetropia or hyperopia is a common vision disorder. It results from the overall power of the eye not being strong enough,
Read moreMuch of modern life is spent on smartphones, tablets and computers and the inconvenience of needing reading glasses for these tasks is felt by millions.
Read moreContact lenses are a popular and convenient form of non-surgical vision correction; however, some people may experience contact lens problems.
Read moreIn most cases, but not always, glaucoma is associated with a rise in intraocular pressure. Intraocular pressure is generated through a balance between the production
Read moreOver time, the effects of age and gravity cause the muscles and fat around the eyelids to lose their volume and elasticity. As a result,
Read morePtosis is the term used to describe a droopy or low upper eyelid position. This can block the vision, while compensating by tilting the face
Read moreAs the cheek area becomes droopy and loses volume over time, the area underneath the eyes appears hollow and develops a tired look, causing the
Read moreThe eyelid contains different types of tissue and glands – an eyelid cyst can form from any of these areas.
Read morePterygium (plural pterygia) is when a wedge-shaped growth of tissue forms on the eye. It does not usually require treatment unless it is interfering with vision,
Read moreDo your eyes feel dry, itchy and uncomfortable on a regular basis? Dry eyes can be caused by a wide range of things, and can
Read moreIf you have inflammation around the edges of the eyelids or crusting, itching or discomfort, you may suffer from Blepharitis. If you have questions about
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