Understanding Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common eye condition, in this article we explain the causes through to how it can be treated.
Astigmatism is a common eye condition, in this article we explain the causes through to how it can be treated.
Cloudy vision can be caused by a number of different eye conditions. Learn more about the potential causes here.
We take a better look at some of the reasons why your eyesight could be getting worse. This can include age, genetics, lifestyle, eye conditions and harmful light.
The 23rd March is World Optometry Day, celebrating optometrists and eye care professionals worldwide.
Today is World Sight Day, one of the most important days in the eye health calendar.
An OCT scan can help your optician to see what’s going on beneath the surface of your eye, providing a full picture of your eye health.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
An invisible epidemic is spreading all around the world. Half of the population will be affected by 2050. Find out more about this and how to support your eyesight on World Sight Day 2019.
Alcohol consumption is often indicative of people having a good time and enjoying themselves, but taking it too far can have serious consequences on your health.
It’s important to understand why you need to look after your eyes and what you can do to maintain healthy eyes and optimal vision.
The health of the population continues to be a high priority, including eye health.
Whether you’re a driver, a cyclist, a biker or a pedestrian, your vision plays a fundamental role in your journey when on the road. We discuss some of the common eye conditions that may affect you on the road and what you can do to manage them successfully.
With 2020 coming to a close you might be thinking about your New Year’s resolutions. Here is why promoting good eye health should be on your list.
Astigmatism is part of a common group of eye conditions known as refractive errors. Learn more about how it might affect your vision.
Your eyes go through a lot in one day. Learn how your lifestyle impacts your vision, from getting older to using digital devices.
Looking after your vision can be crucial in preventing future eye health problems. Check out our top 3 ways to prevent future eye conditions.
From 23rd to 29th September this year, National Eye Health Week will be taking place across the UK. The week-long initiative has been created to remind everyone just how important it is to look after your eyes, no matter what age you are.
A brief overview of how the eyes work and how different eye conditions or diseases can affect them.
If you hurt your arm, you will likely see a bruise or feel pain; this often isn’t the case with your eyes. You may not notice any symptoms at first if or when something is wrong with your eyes or vision, so it’s important to follow the right advice to prolong healthy vision.
Discover more about Varifocal lenses, when you need to wear varifocals through to the technology in the lens.
Understanding the causes and symptoms of an ocular migraine may help you to prevent them. Learn more with Essilor.
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition related to diabetes, understand how it happens through to the types of treatment available.
Age-related macular degeneration causes you to lose central vision. The macula is a tiny part of the retina, and as you get older, this can start to deteriorate, read on to understand more about AMD.
Blepharospasm is when the eyelid twitches, understand the sign and symptoms through to the treatment options
Colour vision deficiency is an eye condition that affects your ability to detect different colours and shades. Understand the causes through to treatment options.
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition where the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, understand about the causes, signs and symptoms through to the possible treatments.
A corneal abrasion, understand what causes this eye condition and how you can treat it.
Eye floaters are shapes that appear to hover in your line of sight. Discover what causes them through to treatment options.
Keratoconus is a rare eye condition which alters the structure of the cornea, changing its gradual curve into a thinner and more conical shape. These changes affect the clarity of your vision and can deteriorate over time, usually starting in adolescence.
A pterygium is a common eye condition understand what causes it to how it can be treated.
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition in this article we look at the causes of the condition through to possible treatment options.
Retinal vascular occlusion, also called retinal vein occlusion, is when the flow of blood through the retinal vein is interrupted or stopped. Learn about this eye condition and the treatment options available.
Scleritis is an eye condition that causes the Sclera (the whites of the eyes) to become inflamed, learn more about the condition and possible treatments.
Strabismus is a condition also known as a ‘squint’ or ‘cross-eyed’ where the two eyes point different ways. Learn about this condition from what the causes are through to treatments available.
Photophobia is a sensitivity to light. You may experience a sensitivity to very bright light, such as sunlight, or low light, such as incandescent lighting.
Presbyopia is an age-related long-sightedness, which affects your ability to see objects close up. It occurs when the lens loses its flexibility.
Dry eye syndrome is a condition that happens as a result of the low production or quick evaporation of tears, learn more about the condition and treatment options.
The typical lifestyle of a teenager is a busy one, eye and vision conditions shouldn’t hinder them.
Glaucoma is a condition that involves an increase in pressure inside the eye. It occurs when the fluid in the eyeball, known as aqueous humour, fails to properly drain out of the eye, causing a build-up of intraocular pressure. In the article, we explain more about glaucoma.
Optic neuritis is an eye condition that causes the optic nerve to become inflamed, read more to learn about this condition.