Floating spots are a common occurrence, increasing in prevalence as we age. They are more noticeable when looking at a white background. They move out of your vision with speed. When floaters are accompanied by bright flashes, this could be indicative of a retinal...
Glaucoma is a condition in which the nerve cells which transmit information from the eye to the brain become damaged. With all types of glaucoma, the nerve connecting the eye to the brain is damaged, usually due to high eye pressure. The most common type of glaucoma...
A cataract is a clouding of the clear lens in the eye and is one of the leading causes of vision impairment. While cataracts most commonly occur in those who are older, they can develop in younger people, including congenital cataracts at birth. Cataracts occur as...
Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD or ARMD), is a medical condition causing central vision loss. Typically affecting people over 65, with a tendency to run in families, risks are increased with smoking. Often without symptoms in...
Diabetic retinopathy is caused by damage to the blood vessels in the tissue at the back of the eye (retina). Poorly controlled blood sugar is a risk factor and blindness can occur. Early symptoms include floaters, blurriness, dark areas of vision and difficulty...
