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…
What is dry eye? Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or your tears evaporate too quickly. This can make your eyes feel scratchy or irritated, and in severe cases may temporarily make your vision blurry. Who is affected by dry eye? Dry eye is more common…
What is glaucoma? Glaucoma is a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve, which connects the eye to the brain, is damaged by the pressure of the fluid inside your eye. It can affect one or both of your eyes and can lead to sight loss if not…
What is astigmatism? Most people’s eyes are round like a football and light focusses on one area of the retina (the thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye). If you have astigmatism your eye is shaped a bit like a rugby ball. This means that the…
Short-sightedness (myopia) Children who are short-sighted have difficulty seeing things that are far away, such as the TV or the board at school. Research suggests that short-sightedness is twice as common in the UK now compared with 50 years ago, and children are becoming short-sighted at a younger age. If…
A short guide to your child’s eyes Key milestones Babies eyes are more sensitive to bolder colours and black and white patterns colour vision improves greatly over the first 3 months after birth are able to focus after a few months. Look out for: A white reflection glimmer in the…
Here are some of the ways winter can affect your vision, or worsen an eye condition, and tips for prevention. Driving in winter In winter you may have more difficulty seeing clearly because the evenings are longer and there is not as much light as in the summer. When it…
Being able to see clearly is important for a child’s overall development and helps them to discover and learn about their world. Most children have excellent sight and do not need to wear glasses, but if there are problems and they are not picked up at an early age, your…
What is diabetic retinopathy? If you have diabetic retinopathy, the small blood vessels in your retina leak blood and fluid into the retina – the light-sensitive layer of cells at the back of your eye. Although this does not affect your vision in the early stages, if it is left…
