Understanding Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma (Rb) is a form of cancer that develops from immature cells of the retina and it is almost exclusively found in young children, mainly under the age of six.
Eye conditions & symptoms
Here you can find your guide to eye health conditions and symptoms. This collection of articles has been written to support you when looking for more information about the health of your eyes. If you suspect you have a symptom or condition, we recommend you visit an optician as soon as possible.
Understanding Myopia
Myopia is a common eye condition that occurs when there is something wrong with the shape of the eyeball, cornea, or lens, causing objects in the distance to appear blurred or unfocused. Read about this common eye condition from the symptoms to treatments available.
Understanding Hypermetropia
More commonly known as long-sightedness or hyperopia, Hypometropia comes under a group of conditions defined as ‘refractive errors’. Understand about the causes of these errors through to the option to correct your vision.
Understanding Entropion
Entropion is a condition where the eyelid turns inward. This can happen slowly and the inward rolling of the lid often causes the eyelashes and skin to rub against the surface of the eye. Learn what caused the condition and what treatment options there are.
Understanding Double Vision
Double vision (also known as diplopia) is a condition where someone sees two images, learn about the condition through to the causes and treatment for diplopia.
Understanding Blindness
Blindness or visual impairment (also known as low vision or partially sighted) is a visual disability, understand the types of visual impairments through to the causes.
Understanding Blepharitis
Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes your eyelid edges to become sore and inflamed. It is most common in over 40s but the condition can develop at any age.
Headaches and your eyes
An increase in the frequency or severity of headaches can be linked with the health of your eyes and eye conditions.