Medical articles of Optometry

In his latest online article, Mr Sachin Patel gives us his insights into dry eye. He talks about the main symptoms, lifestyle changes or habits that could worsen symptoms, if dry eye could be a sympto...

Macular degeneration (AMD) is a condition that can result in significant vision impairment and potential blindness. It affects approximately 700,000 individuals in the UK, with nearly 200 new cases be...

Keratoconus is an eye condition where the cornea progressively thins and bulges into a cone shape. It distorts vision, often requiring special contact lenses or surgery for correction. Here to explain...

As parents, our children's health and happiness are our top priority, and what could be more important than their sight? Poor vision can hold them back from doing things they love and you as parents m...

Selective laser trabeculoplasty, commonly known as SLT, is a medical procedure that plays a crucial role in managing a condition called glaucoma. Leading consultant specialist optometrist Mr Don Willi...

Hay fever, a prevalent allergic condition affecting one in five individuals at some point in their lives, manifests through symptoms such as itchy, red, or watery eyes, as well as a runny nose and sne...

Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes that can become an emergency if left untreated. In his latest online article, leading consultant optometrist Mr Shakeel Puri explains this condition ...

Strabismus, or squint, occurs when a person's eyes do not correctly align, causing an appearance of an eye that turns inward, outward, or is vertically misaligned. Professor Chris Hammond, an esteemed...

Many people notice a slight deterioration in their quality of vision over the years which can usually be corrected by glasses prescribed by your optometrist. However, the onset of more serious or fast...

Did you know that our eyes can actually display signs of diabetes? In our latest article, highly esteemed London-based consultant optometrist, Mr Robert Longhurst, tells us how exactly the eyes can sh...