Eye conditions - List of common conditions

Understanding astigmatism

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of astigmatism before. It’s a common eye condition that causes blurred vision, discomfort in your eyes and headaches.

Learning more about cataracts

You’ve probably heard of cataracts – when the normally clear lens of the eye becomes cloudy. It happens because the lens becomes hardened, and it means a gradual decrease in vision.

The ins and outs of colour deficiency

You might know colour deficiency by its other name – colour blindness. This name isn’t technically correct, as most people living with colour deficiency can actually still see colours.

Diabetes and your eyes

When you have diabetes, there’s a higher risk of having trouble with your eyes. If this is left untreated it can lead to poor vision and blindness.

The challenge of double vision

Double vision can have a big impact on your life, it can affect your ability to exercise, drive and read to say the least.

Know what to do with dry eyes

Dry eye is a common, chronic condition that occurs when your eyes don’t produce enough tears, or the efficacy of the tears is not sufficient, to lubricate the surface of the eye.

Living with eye floaters or spots

However they look to you, eye floaters or spots can be irritating and in some cases they can affect your vision. The good news is they’re often a harmless.

Getting ahead of glaucoma

There’s a good chance you’ve heard of glaucoma. It’s a complex group of diseases that affect the optic nerve – and like all eye conditions, one to be on top of.

Understanding hyperopia or long-sightedness

Hyperopia is the technical term for long-sightedness. That means objects up close can appear blurry, but things in the distance might look fine.

What you need to know about keratoconus

Keratoconus (pronounced: ker-uh-toe-koh-nus) or conical cornea is a degenerative disease that results in the thinning of the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye).

What's the view on macular degeneration?

Macular Degeneration (MD) is a progressive disorder which means it usually gets worse over time. While there’s no cure – there are some treatments which may help slow it down.

All about myopia (or short-sightedness)

Myopia is a common vision problem you’ll likely have heard of. It’s also known as short-sightedness, meaning it can be difficult to see things in the distance.

What you need to know about presbyopia

We can’t stop getting older, and that means our eyes age too. Presbyopia is age-related long sightedness – and it usually becomes obvious when you begin holding your phone further away to see clearer.

What you need to know about pterygium

A pterygium (pronounced ter-ij-ee-um), is a growth of the eye’s conjunctiva, the clear mucous membrane covering the white part of our eyes.

Dealing with retinal detachment

A retinal detachment is a medical emergency where the retina peels away from its supportive tissue. Known as the choroid, this tissue gives the retina the oxygen and nutrients it needs to stay alive and function.

What is retinoblastoma?

Retinoblastoma is a rare type of eye cancer which develops in the retina. It usually occurs in children under five and occasionally occurs in adults too.