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EYE EXAMINATIONS

Computer Vision Syndrome​

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Looking at digital screens for long periods can lead to a range of eye and vision problems

Conjunctivitis

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Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition where the conjunctiva becomes inflamed as a reaction to outside influences, causing it to become sore or irritated.

Diabetic Retinopathy

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Diabetic retinopathy is an eye condition related to diabetes, and it happens when the blood vessels in the eye are damaged by high blood glucose levels.

Amblyopia​

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Amblyopia, commonly referred to as ‘lazy eye’, tends to affect children and is usually easy to treat. If left uncorrected, however, it could permanently affect the vision.

Astigmatism

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Astigmatism is usually caused when the cornea or lens is not quite the right shape. 

Blepharitis

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Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes your eyelid edges to become sore and inflamed. It is most common in over 40s but the condition can develop at any age.

Floaters

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Eye floaters are shapes that appear to hover in your line of sight. They can come in different forms - you might see a lot of smaller floaters or just a few large ones. 

Dry Eyes

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Dry eye syndrome is a condition that happens as a result of the low production or quick evaporation of tears, causing the eyes to become sore and inflamed.

Hypertmetropia

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Long-sightedness usually results in objects nearby being blurred and out of focus, while objects in the distance are sharp and in focus. 

Myopia

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Myopia is a common eye condition that causes objects in the distance to appear blurred or unfocused. 

Keratoconus

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Keratoconus is a rare eye condition that alters the structure of the cornea, changing its gradual curve into a thinner and more conical shape.

Macular Degeneration​

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Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) causes you to lose central vision (when you focus straight ahead). 

Photophobia

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Photophobia is a sensitivity to light. You may experience a sensitivity to very bright light, such as sunlight, or low light, such as incandescent lighting.

Optic Neuritis

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Optic neuritis is an eye condition that causes the optic nerve to become inflamed.

Presbyopia

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Presbyopia is an age-related long-sightedness, which affects your ability to see objects close up. It occurs when the lens loses its flexibility.

Uveitis

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Uveitis is a condition of the eye that causes the uvea or uveal tract to become inflamed and swollen.

Retinal Detachment

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Retinal detachment is a serious eye condition that happens when the retina peels away from the tissue at the back of the eye.

Glaucoma

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Glaucoma is a condition that usually involves an increase in pressure inside the eye. 

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