DRY EYES
Dry eye is a common disease causing burning, gritty or tired eyes. Dry eye occurs when the eye is not bathed regularly by your tears. Your tears are essential for healthy eyes and clear vision. Dry eye generally affects computer users and post-menopausal women the most. Dry, windy, dusty and sunny environments; and infrequent eye blinking can lead to dry eye. Artificial eye drops are a common solution to dry eye and are readily available. For extreme or regular dry eyes, seek professional advice.
GLAUCOMA
A common cause of glaucoma is high aqueous pressure within the front of the eyes. Untreated glaucoma causes vision loss or tunnel vision and can lead to blindness. Therefore, glaucoma should be treated immediately and monitored by your optometrist. If you are at high risk of glaucoma, i.e. there is a family history of it, then regular eye health checks are essential. Talk to a professional optometrist for further information.
CATARACTS
What is a Cataract?
Cataracts are mostly found in people over 55. A cataract is a clouding of all or part of the lens in your eye. This results in blurred and distorted vision. During early stages low-visual aids can compensate for this problem. Surgery can remove the clouded natural lens and replace it with an artificial lens if required. If you have any concerns call us today to make an appointment. To seek more advice talk to our optometrist.
How do I know?
Cataracts can develop without any discomfort. Early indications can be from blurred vision and the appearance of spots in front of the eyes. Increased sensitivity to glare or a feeling of looking through a film are also indications you may be developing cataracts. We can prescribe contact lenses and spectacles so you can maintain good vision at the early stages. If the cataract starts to affect your daily activities our optometrist will refer you to an eye specialist.
CONJUNCTIVITIS
Conjunctivitis is a common infection or irritation of your eye. Infections can occur by bacteria, viruses, allergies or chemicals. Treatment must deal with the cause and requires extra cleanliness. Consult your optometrist.
