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Eyes – The Facts

AstigmatismThis common eye problem occurs when the cornea (a clear membrane covering the front of the iris and pupil) isn’t perfectly curved and therefore causes blurred or distorted vision. Untreated astigmatism can cause headaches and eye strain.

ConjunctivitisConjunctivitis is the term given to inflammation of the conjunctiva – the mucous membrane covering the white of the eyes and the inner side of the eyelids.Conjunctivitis is a common eye condition, which is not serious, but can be uncomfortable and irritating.

BlepharitisBlepharitis is an inflammation of the eyelids. It usually affects the edges (margins) of the eyelids. It is not usually serious, but may become an uncomfortable, irritating problem. Blepharitis is typically persistent (chronic). Both eyes are usually affected.

Itchy Eyes

Itchy eyes can be caused by allergic conjunctivitis – triggered by allergens such as pollen, dust, mites and pet dander.

UveitisUveitis is inflammation (swelling) of the middle layer of the eye, called the uvea or uveal tract.The uvea is made up of the iris (the coloured part of the eye), the ciliary body (the ring of muscle behind the iris), and the choroid (the layer of tissue that supports the retina).

Dry EyeDry eye syndrome, or dry eye disease, is a common condition that occurs when the eyes do not make enough tears or the tears evaporate too quickly.This leads to the eyes drying out and becoming inflamed (red and swollen) and irritated.

A foreign object in your eye is something that enters the eye from outside the body. It can be anything—from a particle of dust to a metal shard—that does not naturally belong there. When a foreign object enters your eye, it will most likely affect the cornea or the conjunctiva.

Foreign body in eye

Juvenile macular degenerationJuvenile macular degeneration is the term for several inherited eyediseases -- including Stargardt's disease, Best disease, and juvenile retinoschisis -- that affect children and young adults. These rare diseases cause central vision loss that may begin in childhood or young adulthood.

Keratoconus is a progressive eye disease in which the normally round cornea thins and begins to bulge into a cone-like shape. This cone shape deflects light as it enters the eye on its way to the light-sensitive retina, causing distorted vision.

Keratoconus

Lazy EyeA lazy eye, also known as amblyopia, is a childhood condition that occurs when the vision in an eye does not develop properly.This usually means that the child can see less clearly out of one eye and relies more on the "good" eye.

Macular degenerationAge-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a painless eye condition that causes you to lose central vision, usually in both eyes.Central vision is what you see when you focus straight ahead. In AMD, this vision becomes increasingly blurred

StyesA stye is a small, painful lump on the inside or outside of the eyelid.If you have a stye, your eye may also be watery and you may have a red eye or eyelid. A stye – also called a hordeolum – usually only affects one eye, although it's possible to have styes in both eyes or to have more than one stye in the same eye. Your vision shouldn't be affected.

Near-sightedness (myopia)Near-sightedness, or myopia, as it is medically termed, is a vision condition in which close objects are seen clearly, but objects farther away appear blurred. Near-sightedness occurs if the eyeball is too long or the cornea, the clear front cover of the eye, has too much curvature.

XanthelasmataXanthelasmata are yellow plaques that occur most commonly near the inner canthus of the eyelid, more often on the upper lid than the lower lid. Xanthelasmata palpebrarum is the most common cutaneous xanthoma.

Watery EyesWatering eyes are a common problem, particularly in older people. A blocked tear duct is the most common cause, but there are a number of other causes. You may not need treatment if symptoms are mild. An operation can usually cure a blocked tear duct.

Zig zag In vision (Floaters)Watering eyes are a common problem, particularly in older people. A blocked tear duct is the most common cause, but there are a number of other causes. You may not need treatment if symptoms are mild. An operation can usually cure a blocked tear duct.

Yellow eyesThe uvea is made up of the iris (the coloured part of the eye), the ciliary body (the ring of muscle behind the iris), and the choroid (the layer of tissue that supports the retina).

RetinopathyDiabetic retinopathy or ‘retinopathy’ is damage to the retina (the 'seeing' part at the back of the eye) and is a complication that can affect people with diabetes. Retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness among people of working age in the UK.

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Eyes – The Facts

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