We can help you with these common eye conditions – and many more
To keep yourself safe from the many common eye conditions and visual impairments, take a look at our handy guide. If you recognise any of the symptoms below,visit us as soon as you can for a comprehensive and extensive check-up.
Dry eye syndrome
Dry eye syndrome causes irritation, redness, soreness and an increase in the risk of deterioration of your eyesight.
Get checked with us if you notice any of the following symptoms:
Stinging or burning eyes
Sandy or gritty feelings as if something is in your eye
Excess tears following very dry eye periods
Stringy discharges from your eyes
Pain and redness of your eyes
Episodes of blurred vision
Heavy eyelids
An inability to cry when under stress
Discomfort with your contact lenses
Decreased tolerance of reading, working on a computer or any activity requiring sustained visual attention
Eye fatigue
Floaters and flashes
Floaters and flashes in your eyes are best described as a cobweb effect which limit your field of vision, and could appear as black dots over the retina of your eye. They can be caused by small amounts of internal debris in the eye which may not be serious but could also be a sign of a detached retina which would require prompt diagnosis and treatment.
If you experience any floaters and flashes, please get in touch.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an umbrella term for a number of eye conditions which can acutely damage the optic nerve, and is particularly likely to affect older people.
Left untreated, glaucoma could lead to blindness. Contact us if you recognize these symptoms:
Hazy or blurred vision
The appearance of rainbow-coloured circles around bright lights in your vision
Severe eye and head pain
Nausea or vomiting (accompanying severe eye pain)
Sudden sight loss
Age-Related Macular Screening
Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in the western world, which, because its symptoms are largely painless, can be left undiagnosed without a regular eye examination until the sufferer loses their central vision.
We provide regular and comprehensive screenings for this condition.
Cataracts
When the lens within your eye grows larger and becomes cloudy, there’s a high chance you might have cataracts.
Although this impairment comes in many forms, the most common are age-related cataracts, which can be found to some extent in most people over the age of 65.
Cataracts can lead you to suffer cloudy and hazy vision. We can check for all the signs and symptoms of cataract during your check-up.
Ageing eyes and falls
A large number of diseases of the eyes are related to the ageing process and all these eye problems can increase your risk of potentially debilitating falls.
You’re most likely to fall if you:
Are aged over 75
Have fallen before
Have Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, diabetes, Meniere’s disease or dementia
Are taking sedatives, antidepressants or more than four medications a day
Our knowledgeable and friendly team have extensive experience in diagnosing eye conditions. To find out more, get in touch.
