Category: Eye Problems

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Correcting Night-Time Vision Problems

Some people see just fine during the day, but at night, their vision turns poor. Poor night vision could be a sign of progressive cataracts or other serious conditions. Other times, it may be nothing more than a vitamin deficiency. If you have poor night-time vision, it is important to see a professional right away […]
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Understanding Astigmatism

Astigmatism is one of the most misunderstood terms when it comes to vision. Not only is it frequently pronounced wrong - “stigmatism” versus the correct “astigmatism” - but those who are diagnosed often tend to think they have an eye disease. Just like farsightedness and nearsightedness issues, astigmatism is a simple refractive error of the […]
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The Facts About Hyperopia

Hyperopia, more commonly referred to as farsightedness, is a common vision issue. With this vision problem, you can see distant objects with ease, but anything up close becomes blurred and difficult to focus on. Do You Have Farsightedness? Many people with farsightedness do not realize they have a problem. But, they have symptoms that can […]
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Does wearing glasses everyday weaken eyesight?

Every morning when you put on your glasses, the world suddenly appears wonderfully clear and in focus. If you wear glasses for distance clarity, you will most likely need to wear them constantly - all day, every day. In this instance, you may have the odd fleeting thought when you wonder if wearing glasses tailored […]
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Astigmatism Treatment at Optilase Northern Ireland

Perhaps one of the lesser well known refractive errors that can be treated with Laser Eye Surgery, astigmatism is often present in one or both corneas. Named after the Greek words “without” (a) “a point” (stigma), astigmatism affects vision clarity by way of distorting incoming light. In cases of astigmatism, light rays are projected onto […]
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Your Eyesight and what can go wrong

Your eyes are powerful sensory organs that work alongside your nervous system to enable you to see and interact with the outside world. The instant you open your eyes in the morning, they will automatically begin their daily routine of processing light and liaising with the brain via the optic nerve. How the eye receives […]
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What you can do about Presbyopia

Stiff joints and niggling aches and pains are the all-too familiar signs of getting older, but a lot of people can be taken by surprise when their eyesight starts deteriorating. The steady decline of near vision after the age of 40 can dramatically impact your everyday routine, with simple activities such as looking at your […]
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The difference between near and distance vision

Without thinking about it, your eyes will automatically adjust to accommodate your vision needs, be it looking at something in the distance or reading text up close. This innate focusing mechanism is accredited to the naturally flexible lens that is able to change shape quickly. Light enters the eye and must pass through the cornea, […]
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What you need to know about Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that presents in a person with high blood glucose levels which can be a result of the pancreas not producing enough insulin, or else cells are unable to respond to the insulin that is produced. Diabetes can affect a person’s eyesight with the most common condition developing being, Diabetic Retinopathy, […]
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What is Diabetic Macular Edema?

Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) affects the centre-most point of the retina at the back of the eye known as the macula. The macula is an extremely important part of the eye that contains photoreceptors known as cones which absorb bright light and interpret colours to enable a person to experience detailed central vision. DME is […]
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