by Jessica | Feb 16, 2023 | Eye Health
Dry eye syndrome can occur when there is a problem with the tear film that normally keeps the eye moist and lubricated. It’s our tears that protect our eyes from infection, keep them clean and free of dust. Dry eyes are a common cause of eye irritation and can mean...
by Jessica | Feb 11, 2023 | Eye Health
If you suffer from diabetes, then you are especially vulnerable to some eye-related conditions and complications. In particular, you have increased likelihood of developing cataracts and you are at risk of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy occurs when high...
by Jessica | Feb 4, 2023 | Eye Health
Colour blindness – more correctly referred to as “colour vision deficiency” – is a very variable condition. Individual sufferers have difficulty recognising different sets of colours on the spectrum. And the severity ranges from experiencing only slight differences in...
by Jessica | Feb 4, 2023 | Eye Health
Conjunctivitis – a very common condition – is a redness and inflammation of the thin layer of tissue that covers the front of the eye (the conjunctiva). Depending on the cause of the problem, other symptoms can include itchiness and watering of the eyes, and...
by Jessica | Jan 28, 2023 | Eye Health
A cataract is a clouding of the part of your eye called the lens. This is a very common condition as we get older, and can occur in one or both eyes. Cataracts are usually painless, but they lead to a gradual worsening of your sight. Symptoms often include Things...
by Jessica | Jan 28, 2023 | Eye Health
Blepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelid caused by the glands around the eye lashes becoming blocked or infected as a result of a bacterial infection or an allergic reaction. The condition is very common and often keeps coming back. Blepharitis is not usually...
by Jessica | Jan 21, 2023 | Eye Health
Astigmatism is a very common but usually minor condition caused by an irregular-shaped cornea or lens. The symptoms can be blurred or distorted vision. If left untreated, it can also lead to headaches and eye strain. Astigmatism can go undiagnosed for years. And it...
by Jessica | Jan 21, 2023 | Eye Health
Amblyopia – also known as “lazy eye”, is a condition that occurs usually in childhood when the vision in one eye does not develop properly. Amblyopia occurs when poor vision in one eye causes the brain to ignore the visual signals from that eye and instead use the...
by Jessica | Jan 14, 2023 | Eye Health
Don’t become a statistic!According to the Eyecare Trust, more than 20,000 eye accidents happen every year to people doing DIY jobs – that’s one every 25 minutes!Don’t become a statistic and put your sight at risk. Always wear good quality safety glasses. These will...
by Jessica | Jan 14, 2023 | Eye Health
Some things you probably didn’t know about eyes and vision! Over the front of our eye is a clear covering called the “conjunctiva”. A human eyeball weighs an ounce. The space between your eyebrows is called the glabella. The eye of a human can distinguish 500 shades...
