Eye Health

What are cataracts? A cataract is when the lens in your eye becomes cloudy. Inside our eyes, we have a natural lens which help us see. When you have a cataract it can cause your vision to be blurred, hazy or less colourful. For most people cataracts can be monitored,...

What is a diabetes eye screening? Diabetes is not just a disease that affects your blood sugar levels. High blood sugar levels can also change the shape of the lens in your eye, causing blurry vision. This problem eases when blood sugar levels are stable. Diabetes can also cause vision...

What is an eye injury? An eye injury can happen due to an accident, sports injury, or if you get something in your eye. An injury to the eye can cause pain, swelling, redness and other symptoms. You can't always tell when an eye has been injured. If you know...

What is an eye problem for a child? Eye problems are common in children. These problems can happen because of injury, infection or begin at birth. Some concerns can be very minor and need simple treatments. Your GP is a good place to start for advice on what treatment may...

What is an eyelid lesion? An eyelid lesion is a lump on the eyelid. They are common and can be painful or irritating. There are two main types of lesions, they are: Styes - a small, red, painful lump that on the base of your eyelash or under the eyelid....

What is mitochondrial disease? Mitochondrial disease is caused by a problem with one or more of the genes that make up mitochondria. Mitochondria are found in nearly all cells in the body and have many functions, but most importantly they produce energy. Often these faulty genes are inherited from your...

What is pterygium? Pterygium is a fleshy overgrowth on the surface of the eye. It is common and can affect one or both of your eyes. In rare cases, it may grow large enough to affect the vision. If you have a pterygium, you may experience mild pain, redness, itching...

What is red eye? Redness of the eye is common. It can occur in one or both eyes. It happens when the small blood vessels in the eye become larger. This can happen for many reasons. Usually, it is because something is in the eye. It can also happen because...

What is vision loss? Vision loss means a person cannot see things like they used to, or they cannot see things at all. Vision loss can happen with or without pain. Vision loss can happen suddenly or over time. If you have vision loss, you may need to change the...