If you’ve been diagnosed with keratoconus or suspect you might have it, you might feel worried about your vision. The cone-shaped bulge that keratoconus causes on your cornea can make everyday tasks like reading or driving feel increasingly difficult. Keratoconus rarely causes complete blindness, but it can lead to significant vision problems if left untreated. […]
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) affects millions of people worldwide, and you might wonder about the different types if you or a loved one has received this diagnosis. Wet and dry AMD are two distinct forms of the same condition, with dry AMD progressing slowly over years while wet AMD can cause rapid vision loss within […]
From reading your favourite book to noticing the vibrant colours of a sunset, your central vision plays a crucial role in your everyday experiences. Unfortunately, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a leading cause of vision loss in adults over 50, directly affects this part of your eyesight. Early signs of AMD often include subtle blurriness, difficulty […]
If you’ve noticed that your vision has become blurry, hazy, or dim, the problem might not be your glasses. These changes could point to cataracts—a common condition that affects many people as they age. Cataracts often develop slowly, making early symptoms like blurry vision, sensitivity to light, faded colours, and poor night vision easy to […]
Regularly scheduled eye exams are the best way to make sure that your eye floaters aren’t dangerous. […]
Have you ever felt like your eyelids are itchy, inflamed, or irritated? If so, you might have blepharitis—a common eye condition that causes inflammation and irritation around your eyelids. While it’s treatable with the help of your optometrist many people find themselves wondering: is blepharitis contagious
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Fortunately, the answer is no. […]
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