Dry eye is a common eye condition whereby the eyes do not produce enough tears for the eye to be sufficiently lubricated. This occurs for a number of reasons and can cause several uncomfortable symptoms. It’s estimated that around 7% of population suffer from dry eye.
We’ve all heard someone with excellent eyesight described as “eagle eyed” by others – but how much truth lies in this well-known idiom? The saying harks back to the Elizabethan era, where it was first reported being used in 1598.
Often confused for a stye, a chalazion is the medical term for a lump or cyst under the eye. We delve into its causes and potential treatments for the uncomfortable outbreak.
When it comes to blindness and eye disease, it’s clear to see that women are at far greater risk than men. Two thirds of global blindness and visual impairments occur in women, and women are much more likely to develop age-related macular degeneration (AMD), glaucoma, and cataracts than men.
Smartphones have become a staple item in everyday life, with 80% of UK consumers owning one in 2018. This number is sure to continue rising as the years go by, and smartphones become more affordable and therefore more accessible.
A craze that has begun sweeping the world of beauty and makeup lately is the lash extension. Individual lashes made from either mink, silk or synthetic plastic fibres are glued to your natural lashes to create a longer, fuller look.
Almost 5 million people in the UK are living with diabetes, equalling more than 6% of the population. This isn’t a small proportion, and it’s predicted that 5.5 million people will have diabetes in the UK by 2030.
Strabismus and amblyopia are frequently confused with each other, and people often use the terms interchangeably. They are, in fact, two different eye conditions, albeit with some shared characteristics.
Eye colour is a funny, unpredictable thing and is influenced by up to 16 different genes. It’s hard to predict what eye colour your child might end up with, as even one sibling’s eyes can differ dramatically from the next sibling.
Monitoring your own eyesight is easy; you know exactly what you can see, and you’re aware of any changes that might occur. You’re also likely to know when you need vision correction – be that laser eye surgery, glasses or contacts – and you know how to communicate your visual problems.
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