Unfortunately, there’s no way of avoiding social media today unless you live in a cave with no Wi-Fi, no 4G and frankly, no computer or smartphone. Practically everyone in the world uses a form of social media and it’s useful too, for so many different reasons. Having a social media account is great for connecting…
If you’ve just found out that your child has anophthalmia or microphthalmia then you will no doubt want to know more about the eye condition. It relates to children born without one eye (anophthalmia) or with very small eyes (microphthalmia). It is often detected before birth, in prenatal tests through a physical examination. Treatment involves…
Do you suspect your child or someone you knows has what’s often referred to as a Lazy Eye? In which case, they likely have amblyopia, which is a common condition that usually affects one eye and is particularly found in children. When you look at the dictionary, amblyopia definition is “reduced vision typically in one…
If you’ve just found out that you need cataract surgery or you suspect that you might have to have cataract treatment, then this article will help you to understand all about it. Firstly, it’s important to note that cataract eye surgery is a very straightforward operation, and it is extremely common. There are about 60,000…
Age-related macular degeneration is an eye-condition that is very common. Sometimes, it is referred to as AMD (short for age-related macular degeneration). The condition usually affects people in their 50s and 60s but can also affect younger and older adults. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn’t cause complete vision loss, but it can impact your…
Have you been told you’re suffering with diabetic retinopathy? Or perhaps you are experiencing some unexpected eyesight problems? It’s always best to see your doctor or medical practitioner if you have vision issues but this piece on diabetic retinopathy may help you to understand if you have the condition.
What is Diabetic Retinopathy?
This conditions…
If you’ve just found out that you have Glaucoma or you suspect you might need Glaucoma treatment, then this piece will help you to understand the condition further.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma vision is a common eye problem and is the result of the optic nerve becoming damaged. The Glaucoma optic nerve connects the eye…