Other Eye Problems

There are many conditions that fall under the umbrella title of corneal disease these can be the result of genetic factors, age and degeneration or...

Corneal ulcers are sores that develop on the fluid filled dome seen at the front of the eye. They occur ofte nbecause of infections and dry eyes....

There are over 2 million people with diabetes in the UK. The charity Diabetes UK, estimates that another 750,000 people have the condition and aren’t...

If you look at your finger and draw it very close to your eyes you’ll be aware that everything in the background becomes two separate images. This is...

There are a number of infections which can affect the eye and vision. One of the most common is conjunctivitis. This is an inflammation of the...

Many people experience floaters or flashes of light at some time. These are generally not harmful to your eyesight but should always be checked out...

People who suffer from hay-fever and allergies, find that contact lenses are not very comfortable to wear. Many people find it is better to wear...

Keratoconus can begin to develop in your late teens or twenties but it may take some time to be detected, as the condition occurs very slowly over...

Janine has just come back from her local library, where she has been picking up some audio books for her mother Carol. “Mum is doing really well...

Nystagmus is a disorder of the eye commonly believed to be causes primarily due to communications problems between the eye and the brain or because...

Retinal vein occlusion occurs when the small veins that carry blood away from the retina become blocked. These blockages can be caused by blood clots...

Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis pigmentosa is a complaint affecting the part of the eye called the retina which is involved as part of the first...

Dry eye can mean a number of conditions which affect the amount and quality of fluid in the eye. There are several treatments available which can...

Graves’ ophthalmology is a condition that is associated with the condition called Graves’ disease. This disorder primarily affects the thyroid...

A vitrectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of the clear jelly-like fluid that is located inside our eye, in many cases only a...

Twitching eyelids is often regarded with humour and is something that most people experience but do not understand. For a person suffering from an...