Your guide to eye health, conditions and symptoms

Astigmatism

A common refractive error – astigmatism causes blurred vision at various distances and is treatable.


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Blepharitis

Blepharitis is the inflammation of the eyelid that affects the eyelashes and tear production.


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Cataracts

Clouding of the eyes natural lens normally a result of ageing.


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Chalazion

A small, non-infectious lump or swelling in the eyelid.


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Colour blindness

Also known as colour deficiency is a visual impairment that affects an individual's ability to perceive certain colours accurately.


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Conjunctivitis

The inflammation of the Conjunctiva - the thin, transparent layer of tissue that covers the inner surface of the eyelid and the white part of the eyeball.


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Diabetic Retinopathy

A diabetes-related eye disease that affects the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye.


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Dry Eye Syndrome

Occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears or they evaporate too quickly causing dry, red and irritated eyes.


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Farsightedness (Hyperopia)

If you’re far sighted (also known as hyperopia), you’ll find that you can see objects faraway clearly, but those close will be out of focus or will be seen with eye strain. Its quite common and very easy to treat.


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Floaters

Seeing black or blurry dots in your vision, also known as floaters. Are common and usually nothing to worry about. Find out more about their causes and symptoms here.


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Glaucoma

A group of diseases affecting the optic nerve (crucial for good vision) often associated with a build up of pressure in the eye. Early detection is key to prevent vision loss.


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Keratoconus

This condition causes the usually weak round cornea to weaken at the center, changing it to a irregular cone-like shape. This affects the way the eye focuses and can lead to blurred or distorted vision.


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Macular degeneration

Affects your central vision and your ability to focus on detailed tasks like driving, face recognition and reading.


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Myopia

Myopia or short-sightedness means you can see clearly up close, but things further away are blurred.


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Nystagmus

Nystagmus, or the ‘dancing eye’ is the involuntary movement of the eyes. It usually looks like the eyes are constantly moving, either side to side, up and down, in a circle or a combination of all three.


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Ocular Hypertension

Raised eye pressure caused by issues draining the fluid inside the eye. Although symptomless, people with ocular hypertension are more at risk of developing glaucoma, a more serious eye condition.


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Photophobia (light sensitivity)

Also known as light sensitivity, photophobia is a symptom of light intolerance that causes uncomfortable and sometimes painful eyes when exposed to bright light.


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Pinguecula

A common age-related condition where yellow bumps develop on the white of your eye.


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Posterior vitreous detachment

An age-related condition that causes an increase in floaters in your vision. Its usually nothing to worry about, but can be linked to retinal detachment.


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Presbyopia

Presbyopia an eye condition in which your eye slowly loses the ability to focus quickly on objects that are close. It’s a disorder that affects everyone during the natural aging process.


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Pterygium

A Pterygium is a noncancerous growth that develops on the white part (conjunctiva) of your eye.


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Ptosis

Also known as droopy eyelid, is a condition where the eyelid starts to fall down before the normal level.


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Retinal detachment

Occurs when the retina, which lines the back of the ye – pulls away from the blood vessels that keep it healthy.


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Retinitis pigmentosa

Also known as RP is a genetic condition that affects peripheral and night vision.


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Squint

A squint is prevalent in young children but can occur at any age. It is noticeable in the way the eyes do not align correctly.


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Stye

Also known as a hordeolum, a stye is a small, often painful lump developing on the inside or outside of the eyelid.


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Subconjunctival hemorrhage

This is a painless and harmless condition where the blood vessel on the surface of the eye burst.


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