Often, when we think of 20/20 vision, thoughts of brain surgeons, nuclear physicists or rocket scientists spring to mind. However, 20/20 vision is not a measure of intellect or even ‘vision’ but rather of visual acuity....
Monovision, also known as 'blended vision' is an ophthalmic intervention whereby the focusing of one eye is fixed at a distance and the focus of the other eye is set for near vision....
Diabetic eye disease is formally known as diabetic retinopathy. This progressive disease process is driven by diabetes and attacks the tiny network of blood vessels in the retina at the back of the eye....
A conjuctival pterygium, also known as surfer’s eye, is a triangular, fleshy, non-cancerous growth. The cause of this condition remains unclear but its geographic distribution points to a number of contributing factors including prolonged UV light exposure and exposure to wind, sand and dust....
If you are considering laser eye surgery, one of your first questions is undoubtedly going to be around the cost. While laser eye surgery does have a rather large upfront cost, when you compare it to the cost of glasses and contact lenses over a...
For many people, dry eyes can be a small, temporary condition. However, if it occurs for a long time, it can become uncomfortable and prevent one from carrying out their daily tasks. In our simple guide today, we will be discussing the causes, symptoms, and...
If you are finding you are having a harder time reading the morning news, and are over the age of forty, you might be suffering from presbyopia. Before you panic, this shouldn’t be alarming news! 100% of people will eventually suffer from this condition and...
We all know that we need to take better health as we get older, for most people this means keeping active, eating healthy and regular check-ups with your GP. But did you know that there are many issues that can develop with your eyes as...
Eye floaters are often described as "spots" on your vision. They may resemble specks, tiny "cobwebs" or thread-like strands floating in your field of vision....
Astigmatism refers to a refractive error caused by the dual curvature of the cornea. It is an extremely common vision problem that can be corrected in one of three ways: contact lenses, eyeglasses, or laser surgery. What causes astigmatism? This condition occurs when the eye’s...