10 Sep 2023
Bloodshot or red eyes can be cause by numerous condition form a simple smoky room to more serious corneal abrasions.Find out how to tell the difference between a bloodshot or red eye that is nothing to worry about and when to seek medical advice.
10 Apr 2023
Acanthamoeba keratitis, often referred to as AK, is a rare but serious infection of the eye, it can cause various amounts of loss of vision or even blindness. If you are a contact lens wearer you need to know more about this rare but serious eye infection.
3 Jan 2023
Fungal Keratitis, sometimes referred to as keratomycosis, is an eye infection caused by fungus that results in an inflammation of the eye's cornea, the thin, clear covering at the front of the eye. Any one exhibiting symptoms of fungal keratitis should seek the attention of an eye care professional immediately.
Keratitis, and other infections of the eye, can be bacterial, fungal, viral, or protozoal in nature. The symptoms of the infection can very widely depending on the type of infection. Because the symptoms are often unique to each possible cause, the diagnosis of the cause can be someone simplified.
3 Jan 2023
Seasonal allergic conjunctivitis, commonly referred to as hay fever, is caused by air-born pollen particles released by plants during specific times of the year.
It generally peaks in the spring months and again in the late summer months if ragweed pollen induced.
Discover which pollen's to avoid and when, plus find out how you can help relieve symptoms.
3 Jan 2023
Conjunctivitis, often referred to as pink eye, is a common condition that causes inflammation of the surface of the eye, and the surrounding tissue.
To find out the signs and symptoms, the causes, prevention and treatment for Conjunctivitis read more.
26 May 2023
While you may have never heard the word pinguecula (plural: pingueculae) before, chances are someone you know has experienced this common eye condition.
22 May 2023
Strabismus refers to a fairly common visual disorder in which there is some degree of eye misalignment.
16 May 2023
As one of the most vulnerable parts of the human body, the eyes are extremely susceptible to infections.