What is blurred vision? When you have blurred vision, your eyesight is less sharp and objects, images and words seem to be out of focus. Who is affected by blurred vision? Anyone can be affected by blurred vision. It could be a sign of getting older and/or needing new glasses,…
College of Optometrists research has revealed that up to 23%(1) of parents had never taken their children for a sight test As children return to school, The College of Optometrists is urging parents to look out for key signs to detect potential problems in their children’s vision after research revealed…
What is low vision? Low vision is when – even with glasses or contact lenses – you are unable to see in sufficient detail to enable you to easily perform daily activities. If you have severe low vision, you may be eligible to be certified as having visual impairment (partially…
If you have been watching ‘Race Across the World’ on BBC One, you may have seen contestant Tricia talking about her sight loss experience. In the show, she explains that she has chorioretinopathy caused by uveitis, which is a rare condition that can cause sight loss. Dr Paramdeep Bilkhu MCOptom,…
Your eyes continuously make a fluid inside your eyes so they have the nutrients they need to work normally. This fluid drains away naturally through tiny drainage channels (called the trabecular meshwork in an area described as the anterior chamber angle) in the front of your eyes. You can see…
As we are about to enter a cold snap, The College of Optometrists is urging the public to take steps to protect their vision and eye health this winter, particularly as many more people are working from home. The College has issued the following advice to safeguard eye health and…
To mark Road Safety Week, taking place from 16-22 November, The College of Optometrists has issued advice to drivers encouraging them to ensure their vision is up to standard before getting behind the wheel. The advice comes following research conducted by The College showing that two-thirds (66%) of British adults admit…
The first ever completely blurred film, Focus on Life is launched today to highlight the national issue of our worsening eyesight and its impact on our lives. The College of Optometrists has teamed up with BAFTA award-nominated director Mark Nunneley from the Ridley Scott Creative Group to direct a film…
Trying to slow down how quickly myopia (short-sightedness) gets worse is called myopia management, or myopia control. A number of treatments have been developed for this, including specially designed contact lenses and glasses, and are increasingly available in the UK. Current evidence suggests that using special contact lenses or glasses…
What is herpes simplex keratitis? Herpes simplex is a very common virus which may remain inactive in your nervous system for many years. It causes no symptoms until some factor, such as poor health, disturbance of your immune system, or certain drugs cause the virus to become active and travel…
