Eye Conditions
Find information about a range of common eye conditions, what causes them, the signs to look out for, and the treatments or support available. Our aim is to help you feel informed, reassured, and confident in taking the best possible care of your eye health.
Dry Eye Syndrome
A common condition where your eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often caused by increased pressure inside the eye.
Nystagmus
Nystagmus is a condition where the eyes move involuntarily, often side to side, up and down, or in a circular motion.
Diabetic Eye Disease
Diabetic eye disease refers to a group of eye conditions caused by diabetes, including diabetic retinopathy.
Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition where the retina pulls away from the back of the eye, preventing it from working properly.
Cataracts
Cataracts occur when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy, causing vision to become blurred, dull, or faded.
Myopia
Myopia (short-sightedness) is a common vision condition where close objects are seen clearly, but distant objects appear blurry.
Macular Degeneration
Macular degeneration is an eye condition that affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for sharp central vision.
Hyperopia
Hyperopia (long-sightedness) is a vision condition where distant objects may be seen clearly, but close-up tasks like reading or using a phone can be blurry or tiring. I
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is an age-related vision change that makes it harder to focus on close-up objects, such as reading small print or using a phone.
Retinitis Pigmentosa
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP) is a group of inherited eye conditions that gradually affect the retina, leading to progressive vision loss.
Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes inflammation of the eyelids, often leading to redness, irritation, itchiness, and flaky skin around the lashes.
Floaters and Flashing Lights
Floaters and flashing lights are visual disturbances that appear as small spots, threads, or flashes in your vision.
Keratoconus
Keratoconus is an eye condition where the normally round cornea gradually thins and bulges into a cone shape, causing distorted or blurry vision.