Common Eye Conditions
Below are some common eye conditions. If you want more
information on any of them please follow the links.
Uveitis
The Uvea is the middle layer of the eye and is made
up of the iris, the ciliary body and the choroid. When
any part of the uvea is inflamed then it is called Uveitis.
There are many different types of Uveitis with different
causes and treatments. Read
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Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS)
CBS is the term used to describe the situation where
people with sight problems start to see things which
they know are not real. The visual hallucinations can
take all kind of forms from simple patterns and straight
lines to detailed pictures of people. Read
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
The macular is a very small area at the very centre
of the retina and is very important as it is responsible
for what we see straight in front of us and allows us
to see fine details and colour. Sometimes the delicate
cells of the macular become damaged and stop working.
If this happens later in life it is known as AMD. Read
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Posterior Vitreous Detachment (PVD)
PVD is a very common condition which occurs in about
75% of people aged over 65. As people get older the
vitreous, a jelly like substance inside the eye changes
and this can cause PVD. Read
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Glaucoma
Glaucoma is the name for a group of eye conditions
in which the optic nerve is damaged at the point where
it leaves the eye. Read
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Retinal Detachment
The retina is a fine sheet of tissue lining the inside
of the eye. If a retina is weakened by a hole or tear
then sometimes this can cause retinal detachment. When
the retina is detached vision becomes blurred and dim.
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Coloboma
A coloboma is a gap in part of the structures of the
eye. This gap can occur in a range of areas and be large
or small. The most common form of gap is caused by an
imperfect closure of a cleft, present in the womb but
usually closed by birth date. This gap can occur in
the eyelid, iris, lens, choroid or optic disc.
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Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of part of your eye called
the lens. Your vision becomes blurred because the cataract
is like a frosted glass. Many people over 60 have some
cataract and the vast majority can be treated successfully.
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Giant Cell or Temporal Arteritis
Giant Cell Arteritis (sometimes called Temporal Arteritis)
is a condition which can seriously affect sight. It
is a condition that affects the arteries of the body,
in particular the artery that brings blood to the optic
nerve. This can cause a lack of blood to the optic nerve
which can lead to a sudden loss of vision. Read
more...
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