Chalazion The inflammation is caused by a sensitivity to a common bacteria found on your skin. When the openings of the small oil glands around your l [...]
blepharitis Blepharitis is inflammation of the rims of the eyelids, which causes them to become red and swollen. It is a common condition which can de [...]
keratoconus Depending on ethnicity, keratoconus affects up to one in 450 people. It is more common in non-caucasians. It is usually diagnosed in young [...]
Stye A stye is a small abscess (painful collection of pus) on the eyelid and is an infection at the root of an eyelash. It appears as a small painful [...]
presbyopia The natural lens, which is the flexible element of focus in the eye, enables most young people to see clearly in the distance and up close. [...]
Glaucoma Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions in which the optic nerve is damaged where it leaves the eye. Although any vision that [...]
Conjunctivitis Conjunctivitis can be caused by infection from bacteria, viruses or other organisms, and also by allergy or inflammation. Viral conjunc [...]
Cataract Inside your eye, behind the iris and pupil is a lens. In a normal eye, this lens is clear. It helps focus light rays on to the back of the ey [...]