Colour vision deficiency
Colour vision deficiency, also referred to as colour blindness, comes in various forms. What causes it and is there a way to reverse this condition?
Common eye problems
Some of the most common eye conditions, which risks they bring and what you can do to protect your eyes.
The impact of diabetes on our vision
Diabetes and our eyesight
Diabetes is a chronic health condition that causes a person’s blood sugar levels to become too high and affects millions of people across the world each and every day. In the UK alone, over 4.9 million people currently have diabetes and by 2030, if things don’t improve, this figure is set to hit 5.5 million.
What is dry eye syndrome?
Dry eye syndrome affects two thirds of adults in the UK, with symptoms ranging from itching and redness to blurred vision and painful eyes.
12 common eye conditions: What they look like and how to spot them
What is World Sight Day?
World Sight Day is an annual event that raises awareness of vision impairment and the importance of looking after your eyes. Coordinated by the International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) since 2000, this year’s theme is #LoveYourEyes.
The aim? Encourage millions of people to book a comprehensive eye exam and take simple steps to protect their sight before small issues become bigger problems.
4 of the most common eye conditions
A look at the 4 most common eye problems, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia and how you can identify and treat them with contact lenses, glasses, and routine eye tests.
Are you a Tetrachromat?
Tetrachromats are able to see up to 99 million more colours than most people who can only see around 1 million. Curious? Read our guide to tetrachromacy.
What is Macular Degeneration?
Macular degeneration is the leading cause of vision loss in the UK. According to the Macular Society, it affects over 1.5 million people and usually occurs later in life.
Styes in your eyes
Many of us have experienced having a stye in our lifetime, and whilst they are rarely a sign of anything serious, they can cause discomfort for us and can have an impact on our confidence due to their appearance.
Roshni Patel, BSC (Hons) MCOptom reveals the truth about styes, the causes of them and some advice on how to help treat them and protect yourself from developing one.
