Understanding Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common eye condition, in this article we explain the causes through to how it can be treated.
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Why do you have cloudy vision?
Cloudy vision can be caused by a number of different eye conditions. Learn more about the potential causes here.
What to do if your eyesight is getting worse
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.
World Optometry Day
The 23rd March is World Optometry Day, celebrating optometrists and eye care professionals worldwide.
World Sight Day 2020
Today is World Sight Day, one of the most important days in the eye health calendar.
What is an OCT scan?
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.
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.
World Sight Day
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.
How alcohol can affect your eyes and vision
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.
Why it’s important to look after your eyes
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.
Will Opticians Be Open During the Second Lockdown?
The health of the population continues to be a high priority, including eye health.
Common eye conditions that can affect your road skills
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.
New Year's resolutions to promote good eyesight
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.
How does astigmatism affect your eyes?
Astigmatism is part of a common group of eye conditions known as refractive errors. Learn more about how it might affect your vision.
What impact does your lifestyle have on your eyesight?
Your eyes go through a lot in one day. Learn how your lifestyle impacts your vision, from getting older to using digital devices.
Top 3 ways to prevent future eye health problems
Looking after your vision can be crucial in preventing future eye health problems. Check out our top 3 ways to prevent future eye conditions.
National eye health week
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.
Understanding how the eye works
A brief overview of how the eyes work and how different eye conditions or diseases can affect them.
How to achieve better eye health
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.
How to recognise when you need varifocal lenses
Discover more about Varifocal lenses, when you need to wear varifocals through to the technology in the lens.
What are ocular migraines and how can you prevent them?
Understanding the causes and symptoms of an ocular migraine may help you to prevent them. Learn more with Essilor.
Understanding Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition related to diabetes, understand how it happens through to the types of treatment available.
Understanding Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
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.
Understanding Blepharospasm (eyelid twitches)
Blepharospasm is when the eyelid twitches, understand the sign and symptoms through to the treatment options
Understanding Colour Vision Deficiency
Colour vision deficiency is an eye condition that affects your ability to detect different colours and shades. Understand the causes through to treatment options.
Understanding Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition where the conjunctiva becomes inflamed, understand about the causes, signs and symptoms through to the possible treatments.
Understanding Corneal Abrasion
A corneal abrasion, understand what causes this eye condition and how you can treat it.
Understanding Eye Floaters
Eye floaters are shapes that appear to hover in your line of sight. Discover what causes them through to treatment options.
Understanding Keratoconus
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.
Understanding Pterygium
A pterygium is a common eye condition understand what causes it to how it can be treated.
Understanding Retinal Detachment
Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition in this article we look at the causes of the condition through to possible treatment options.
Understanding Retinal Vascular Occlusion
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.
Understanding Scleritis
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.
Understanding Strabismus
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.
Understanding Photophobia
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.
Understanding Presbyopia
Presbyopia is an age-related long-sightedness, which affects your ability to see objects close up. It occurs when the lens loses its flexibility.
Understanding Dry Eye Syndrome
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.
Teenagers and eye conditions
The typical lifestyle of a teenager is a busy one, eye and vision conditions shouldn’t hinder them.
Understanding Glaucoma
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.
Understanding Optic Neuritis
Optic neuritis is an eye condition that causes the optic nerve to become inflamed, read more to learn about this condition.