Floaters are tiny spots that seems to drift in front of the eyes but do not block vision. Floaters often develop as part of the eye’s natural ageing process and it is not usually possible to prevent them. Most people notice them more in well-lit rooms or outdoors on a...
Glaucoma is not one disease but a collection of different diseases marked by loss of the fibres within the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. Glaucoma can eventually damage the optic nerve that connects the eye to the brain. Most of the time, the first sign of...
A humidifier puts more moisture in the air. With more moisture in the air, your tears evaporate more slowly, keeping your eyes more comfortable. Both central heating in the winter and air conditioning in the summer decrease the humidity in the air. Excessive air...
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the most common cause of blindness in individuals over the age of 65. The macula is a small area in the back of the eye that is responsible for central vision and is used when one looks directly at a face, a book or...
Diabetic Retinopathy is the number one cause of blindness in individuals of working age in the UK. Diabetes results in abnormally high levels of blood sugars that can damage blood vessels in the body including on the back of the eye. When diabetes causes damage to...
