Optical coherence tomography (OCT)

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) is a medical imaging technique that takes an image of the layers behind the retina to see what is going on under the surface.

Photokeratitis

A painful condition that occurs when the eyes have been exposed to ulraviolet light.

Pinguecula

A a small, slightly raised yellow growth that forms on the white of the eye.

Presbyopia

A vision condition where by the natural lens inside the eye loses its flexibility.

Pterygium

A benign growth that appears on the white part of the eye.

Recurrent corneal erosion

Recurrent corneal erosion happens the cornea sticks to closed eyelids during sleep. When the eyes open the cornea is ruptured, or eroded.

Red eyes

Red Eyes have a startling number of causes.

RED EYES From Simple to Sinister

Red Eyes are a very common problem, and in most cases have an obvious cause. Sometimes the causes can be unexpected and even dangerous. Another way to describe red eyes is that you have conjunctivitis. Most lay people would associate

Red Eyes: the biggest cause will surprise you

Everyone knows the causes of red eyes include allergies and eye infections, but did you know that eye drops play a big role in causing this frustrating condition? It sounds like a contradiction in terms, but eye drops cause more

Retinal detachment

When the retina peels away from the back of the eye.

Retinal Vein Occlusion

A disorder where a vein in the retina is obstructed by a clot.

Retinal Vein Occlusion

A disorder where a vein in the retina is obstructed by a clot.

Retinitis Pigmentosa

An inherited degenerative eye condition.

Retinoblastoma

A rare form of cancer on the retina.

Sjogren’s Syndrome

Sjogren’s Syndrome is an autoimmune disease that causes dry eyes and mouth. Symptoms include dry eyes, blurred vision and inability to cry.

Strabismus

A condition where both eyes do not align with each other.

Stye

A red lump that appears on the edge of the eyelid.

Subconjunctival haemorrhage

When a blood vessel in the white of the eye bursts.

The most common eye problems that afflict women more than men

When it comes to eye problems, women have a tougher time of it. This post looks at how the odds are stacked against women when it comes to certain eye conditions. Why are women more at risk? There are a

The top causes of pink eye and how to get rid of it

Conjunctivitis, also known as pink eye (or red eye), is inflammation of the thin, transparent membrane on the surface of your eye. But what causes it and how is it best treated? Help! Why have I got pink eye? If