Medical articles of Low vision

22/04/2026
Mr Samer Hamada
Consultant Ophthalmologist and Cornea Surgeon
What are the surgical options for vision correction?
In this article, a consultant ophthalmologist discusses the three main options for vision correction surgery, and how patients can choose the right approach for them.
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23/04/2025
Mr Muralidharan Upendran
Ophthalmologist
Macular degeneration: What patients need to know about diagnosis and new treatments
Macular degeneration is a common eye condition that affects central vision, making it harder to read, drive, or recognise faces. It mainly affects people over the age of 50 and is one of the leading causes of vision loss in older adults. However, with early diagnosis and advances in treatment, many people can manage their symptoms and maintain their quality of life.
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26/07/2023
Dr Vijay Hajela
Rheumatologist
Polymyalgia rheumatica and how it can affect daily life
Polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR) has uncomfortable symptoms, and if they're untreated, they can potentially lead to disability - and, in rare cases, further serious complications such as loss of vision. Leading consultant rheumatologist Mr Vijay Hajela, tells us all about this condition, how it can affect patients' daily lives and the effectiveness of available treatment, in this insightful article.
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27/01/2020
Mrs Dalia Said
Ophthalmologist
What are my options for correcting my vision?
In the UK, short- or long-sightedness is quite common and many people need to use either glasses or contact lenses to help them see better. But are there more options available now to correct your eye-sight? Mrs Dalia Said explains more.
07/11/2019
Mr Dominic McHugh
Ophthalmologist
Coping with low vision
Low vision is typically defined as a condition in which a person’s vision cannot be fully corrected by glasses and the level of vision is such that there is significant interference with performing daily activities such as reading and driving. Ophthalmologist Mr Dominic McHugh talks about what causes low vision and what devices are available to help people with vision problems.
02/04/2019
Mr CT Pillai
Refractive surgery / Corneal surgeon
How often should I get my eyes checked?
Depending on whether you’re a newborn baby or you have diabetes, the number of eye examinations you’ll need each year will vary. To break it down for us, we asked Dr CT Pillai how often we need to have an eye test and what we can expect from one.