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Blepharitis Blepharitis is essentially an inflammation of the eyelids. It is an extremely common and often misunderstood condition. It is often overlooked and un-diagnosed by  doctors, optometrists and ophthalmologists, despite the significant discomfort it can result in for the patient. However, the good news is that it can be easily managed. What causes it? The

Glaucoma Glaucoma is usually a silent progressive eye disease, and for this reason we cannot emphasise strongly enough the importance of having regular eye examinations. Optometrists are usually the first port of call when it comes to eye tests, and therefore are the first practitioners to detect signs of the disease. In some cases we

VDU Screening.     In the past, there was some ambiguity over which employees were eligible for VDU (Visual Display Unit) screening eye test as described in the EU directive 90/270 . This Directive lays down minimum safety and health requirements for working with display screen equipment. The exact number of hours required to qualify

Blue Control Optical Lenses. It is almost impossible to live with our modern lifestyle without having contact with something digital. Whether it be computers, tablets, smart phones, modern household appliances, street advertisements, and the list goes on and on, it is all around us. While we do not want to seem negative about this (you

Blue Light and the effects on the Eye. We have known and been advised for years that exposure to UV light is unfavourable for many health reasons, our ocular health being one of the most crucial. Many people have been advised that wearing UV protected sunglasses while outside will help to reduce the likelihood of

Omega 3 and the Eye. With a growing number of food supplements on the market claiming to improve and maintain eye health, many people are confused about the different vitamins and eye supplements specifically suited to them. It is important to realise that most food supplements for the eyes should be taken as a preventative

What are cataracts? Cataracts are generally a normal ageing process, whereby the the crystalline lens inside the eye becomes cloudy and hazy. While it does tend to blur one’s vision, this vision loss is usually not permanent. People often describe the effect of cataract as having a ‘film’ over their eye, or having foggy vision-as

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Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions with various causes which essentially, if untreated, result in vision loss. It is very commonly characterised as having an internal eye pressure that is too high for that individual eye. It can be classified as primary (no underlying condition) or secondary (associated with another ocular condition). Most types

AMD Age Related Macular Degeration. With an aging population more and more press coverage of this condition is heightening the awareness of AMD. September 15rd to the 20th 2014 was a week of promoting awareness of this condition, which proved to be a great success. AMD is a progressive condition that can affect people as