Love Your Eyes at Work on World Sight Day 2023 This year World Sight Day in October will focus on helping people understand the importance of protecting their vision in the workplace and calling on business leaders to prioritise the…
The Optometry Educational Dinner: Updates in Primary Eyecare | Modern and Emerging Management of Dry ARM was held 2 August at The Calile Hotel, with a capacity audience of 60 Optometrists in attendance. Our presenter Professor Chris Layton led the…
Cold weather can have some effects on the eyes. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Dryness: Cold weather often means low humidity levels, which can lead to dry eyes. When the air is dry, tears evaporate more…
Glaucoma is a group of eye conditions that can cause damage to the optic nerve, which is the nerve that connects the eye to the brain. The damage is typically caused by increased pressure within the eye, known as intraocular…
With the younger population starting the use of electronic devices quite young, some even at toddler stage, there has been an increase in dry eye disease and other eye health issues. There is also the increase in electronic device screen…
The diagnosis of PVD (Posterior Vitreous Detachment) and Retinal Tear usually involves a comprehensive eye examination by an ophthalmologist or an optometrist. The following are some of the common methods used to diagnose the above conditions: Dilated eye exam: During…
Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that affects the eyes. It occurs when high levels of blood sugar damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye that helps you see…
Vein or vascular occlusion can occur in the eye, affecting the veins or arteries that supply blood to the retina, the part of the eye responsible for vision. When a vein in the eye becomes occluded, it can result in…
In ophthalmology, ARM typically stands for "age-related macular degeneration," which is a common eye condition that affects the central part of the retina, called the macula. The macula is responsible for our central vision, which is used for tasks like…
Evaporative dry eye is a type of dry eye that occurs when tears evaporate too quickly from the surface of the eye. The most common cause of evaporative dry eye is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD). The classic symptom is when…