Conditions

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,

Astigmatism Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Astigmatism is a very common and treatable imperfection in the curvature of the cornea in the front of the eye which can cause blurred distance

Keratoconus symptoms, causes, and treatments

Keratoconus 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

Fuchs’ Dystrophy | Causes, Symptoms, Treatment

Fuchs’ 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

Myopia (short-sightedness) | Symptoms, causes & treatment options

Myopia (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.

Hypermetropia or long sightedness symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment

Long-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,

Reading vision problems (Presbyopia) | Symptoms, causes, treatment options

Much of modern life is spent on smartphones, tablets and computers and the inconvenience of needing reading glasses for these tasks is felt by millions.

Contact Lens Problems, Symptoms and Treatment

Contact lenses are a popular and convenient form of non-surgical vision correction; however, some people may experience contact lens problems.

Glaucoma | Types, Assessment and Treatment

In most cases, but not always, glaucoma is associated with a rise in intraocular pressure (eye pressure). Intraocular pressure is generated through a balance between

Eyelid Laxity (Loose eyelids) | Conditions and treatment

Over time, the effects of age and gravity cause the muscles and fat around the eyelids to lose their volume and elasticity. As a result,

Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis) | Causes & treatment

Ptosis is the term used to describe a droopy or low upper eyelid position. This can block the vision, while compensating by tilting the face

Eyebags & Wrinkles | Causes and Treatment Options

As the cheek area becomes droopy and loses volume over time, the area underneath the eyes appears hollow and develops a tired look, causing the

Types of Eyelid Cysts | Common Eye Conditions

The eyelid contains different types of tissue and glands – an eyelid cyst can form from any of these areas.

Pterygium symptoms, causes, and treatment

Pterygium (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,

Dry Eyes Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

Do your eyes feel dry, itchy and uncomfortable on a regular basis? Dry eyes can be caused by a wide range of things, and can

Blepharitis symptoms, causes, and treatment

If you have inflammation around the edges of the eyelids or crusting, itching or discomfort, you may suffer from Blepharitis. If you have questions about

Retinal Disorders | Symptoms, conditions, treatment