Help & Advice

Blepharitis is when the rims of the eyelids become inflamed. This can make your eyes red, irritated and itchy.

Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens of the eye that can make your vision blurry.

Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of a transparent membrane covering the eye known as the conjunctiva.

Diabetes is a common disease and has important implications for the short-term and long-term health of sufferers.

Floaters are shapes which people can see drifting across their vision. The exact form of these is very variable – they may appear as small dots or irregularly shaped strands.

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions that affect vision. Research suggests that a form of glaucoma affects about one in 50 of the over 40’s in the UK.

Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the eye whereby the cornea (the transparent front part of the eye) becomes cone-shaped causing visual distortion.

Macular degeneration is an eye condition that can cause you to gradually to lose your central vision (the ability to see what is directly in front of you) if left untreated.

When a retinal detachment develops, a separation occurs between the retina and the back of the eye. This requires immediate treatment.