Presbyopia

A condition that will affect patients from the age of around 40. Patients will find that they are unable to focus clearly at close objects. A reading lens is introduced to allow patients to re-focus on close objects.

Myopia

Short sightedness. Occurs when light from a distant object focuses 'in front' of the retina. A concave lens (negative powered lens) is used to re-focus the light on to the retina.
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Hypermetropia (also known as Hyperopia)

Long sightedness. Occurs when light from a distant object focuses 'behind' the retina. A convex lens (positive powered lens) is used to re-focus the light on to the retina.
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Astigmatism

Astigmatism is an optical defect in which vision is blurred due to the inability of the optics of the eye to focus a point object into a sharp focused image on the retina. This is corrected by incorporating an astigmatic lens with a concave or convex lens.
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Cataracts

Cataracts are cloudy patches that develop in the lens of your eye.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is a build up of pressure in the eye that affect vision.

Flashes and Floaters

Flashes of light or black floaters that look like spiders or tadpoles.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a condition that causes you to lose central vision.

Diabetic Retinopathy

It occurs when high blood sugar levels damage the cells at the back of the eye.

Dry Eye

Dry eye is caused by a problem with the drainage, evaporation or production of tears

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is a condition where the edges of the eyelids become inflamed.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis is a condition that is often referred to as red eye.