Cataract Symptoms – Understand What Signs To Look Out For
Cataracts are a normal part of ageing. Many people are worried that being told they have an early cataract means impending vision loss and blindness, but modern cataract surgery is a highly successful procedure in our developed society. Mild cataracts often do not cause any noticeable cataract symptoms. In fact, some people with even moderate […]
What is Keratoconus? Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment
Keratoconus is an eye disease characterised by progressive thinning of the cornea and a resultant bulging of the weakened tissue. The cornea is the transparent dome at the front of the eye, largely responsible for bending (refracting) light through its surface to provide clear vision. Normally, the cornea is uniformly round, like half a soccer […]
Symptoms of Dry Eye – Understanding Dry Eye Disease
Many people will encounter at least one of the symptoms of dry eye in their lifetime. For some, dry eye may be a mild, transient irritation, while for others it can be a significant, debilitating condition that interferes with daily tasks and can only be controlled with targeted dry eye treatment. The condition of dry […]
How to Get Rid of a Chalazion? Helpful Ways & Some Things to Avoid
A chalazion on the eyelid is a fairly common finding. Fortunately, these little bumps, while unattractive and annoying, are not cancerous and rarely require referral for oculoplastic surgery – there are other ways of how to get rid of a chalazion. What is a Chalazion? Chalazia (the plural of chalazion) are a result of a […]
What is Retinitis Pigmentosa? Symptoms, Causes, & Possible Treatment
Retinitis pigmentosa is not a disease you’re likely to hear about often, yet it can cause significant visual impairment, to the point of legal blindness and disability. The Retina The retina is the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye. There are ten layers to the retina, one of these being the photoreceptor […]