by Jessica | Oct 4, 2024 | Colour Blind, Eye Health
Colour Blindness Colour blindness affects about 1 in 20 men and 1 in 200 women in the UK. What is colour blindness? Colour blindness – more correctly referred to as “colour vision deficiency” – is a very variable condition. Individual sufferers have difficulty...
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
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...
