Eye health
Find out why regular eye tests are important and how a healthy lifestyle can help you maintain good vision.
Trachoma
Trachoma is a type of bacterial eye infection. The condition is a leading cause of preventable blindness worldwide, alth...
Retinal migraine
Retinal migraine is an eye condition that causes brief attacks of blindness or visual problems like flashing lights in o...
Short-sightedness (myopia)
Short-sightedness is a common eye condition that causes distant objects to appear blurred, while close objects can be se...
Macular hole
A macular hole is a small gap that opens up at the centre of the retina, in an area called the macula. The retina is t...
Uveitis
Uveitis is inflammation (swelling) of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract. The uvea is made up...
Long-sightedness
Long-sightedness, also known as hyperopia, affects a person's ability to see objects close to them. Vision problems su...
Herpes simplex eye infections
Herpes simplex eye infections are usually caused by the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which can also cause cold s...
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition which can affect sight, usually due to build up of pressure within the eye. Glaucoma often aff...
Nail patella syndrome
Nail patella syndrome is a rare genetic condition that can cause problems with the nails, bones, kidneys and eyes. It's ...
Floaters
Floaters are small shapes that some people see floating in their field of vision. They can be different shapes and siz...
Eye tests for children
Routine eye tests are offered to newborn babies and children to identify any problems early on in their development. A...
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