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What is Astigmatism? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

What is Astigmatism? Symptoms, Causes and Treatment

15 Feb 2024

Astigmatism remains one of the most common conditions optometrists treat on a daily basis. Indeed, recent research suggests over 47 percent of UK eye care patients could now be considered astigmatic.

Looking at the image above with one eye, if some of the lines are darker than the others, you may have astigmatism. Read how to treat it...

What is Presbyopia? Causes and Treatment

What is Presbyopia? Causes and Treatment

15 Feb 2024

Presbyopia is an eye condition that makes it harder to focus on objects close to you. This usually happens within a few years of your fortieth birthday, but can happen at any point in your life.

Presbyopia is also known as age-related farsightedness or long-sightedness. Objects that are far away are easier to focus on, but objects closer to your face may become blurry or smeary.

Here we explain the exactly what presbyopia is, what causes it and what treatments are available.

Dilated Pupils: What's Going On Behind Those Big Beautiful Eyes?

Dilated Pupils: What's Going On Behind Those Big Beautiful Eyes?

15 Feb 2024

I'm sure we've all noticed our pupils dilate on occasion, but have you ever wondered why, and whether or not it's serious? Let us explain why pupils dilate, and when you should be worried.

Eye shingles Explained

Eye shingles Explained

15 Feb 2024

Eye shingles, medically known as herpes zoster ophthalmicus, is a potentially serious condition that affects your eye and the surrounding skin.

What is Nearsighted or what is Myopic?

What is Nearsighted or what is Myopic?

15 Feb 2024

Myopia is more commonly known as nearsightedness or shortsightedness.

Myopia is a common eye condition which causes blurred vision at a distance, but clear, more focused vision up close.

Read more to find out the signs and causes of myopia , along with the treatments available.

10 Ways to Avoid Dry Eyes

10 Ways to Avoid Dry Eyes

15 Feb 2024

Most of us will have suffered from dry eyes at some point in our lives.

What Are Retinal Migraines And Why Are They So Serious?

What Are Retinal Migraines And Why Are They So Serious?

15 Feb 2024

Almost everyone knows visual disturbances often accompany migraines, but many patients aren’t aware there are two distinct migraine-related visual issues.

Common Eye Issues And What You Could Do About Them

Common Eye Issues And What You Could Do About Them

15 Feb 2024

In this article, we’ll highlight a few prevalent eye issues that optometrists see on a regular basis and what can be done about these issues.