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Colour Vision Defects

In the eye are many small light sensing cells called photoreceptors. There are 3 different types of photoreceptors involved in sensing colour, each one reacts more strongly to one wavelength of light than other wavelengths. However, as you know, there are more than...

Cataract

A cataract is a cloudiness of the lens in the eye, which lies behind the iris and the pupil. The lens works much like a camera lens, focusing light onto the retina at the back of the eye. The lens also adjusts the eye’s focus, letting us see things clearly both up...

Astigmatism

An eye condition resulting from an irregular curvature of the eye. The eye is often more curved in one plane than the other, like a rugby ball compared with a soccer ball. Light is focused differently, giving not one, but two image points on the retina (the back area...

Amblyopia and Strabismus

Amblyopia Amblyopia or lazy eye is the most common cause of poor sight in children. This occurs when the part of the brain the deals with the vision in that eye fails to develop normally, particularly in the first eight years of life. This decreased development is...

Age Related Macula Degeneration

Also known as Macula Degeneration. The macula is the part of the retina which is used for fine visual tasks.  In macula degeneration this area is damaged by the buildup of deposits and sometimes leakage from blood vessels.  Symptoms include blur and distortion of the...

Soft Contact Lens Insertion and Removal

Instructions on soft contact lens insertion and removal including which way round to apply lenses and insertion process. Please ensure that you read the things to remember for wearing contact lenses. Which Way Round: If a lens is inserted inside out, it will feel...