Cataracts
The most common reason for cataracts to develop is increasing age. As people grow older, the lens of the eye becomes less clear until, ultimately, a cataract that causes reduction in vision is present. (Lens ... [... more]
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (Sclerosis Of The Retina)
Wet macular degeneration is less common but tends to have a more severe and rapid effect on the central area of vision. In this condition, blood vessels from one layer at the back of the eye grow in an abnormal ... [... more]
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Eye Condition (Glaucoma)
Many patients have surgery to treat glaucoma. The operation used (trabeculectomy) allows drainage of fluid from inside the eye to the outside of the eye. This type of surgery usually results in a small 'blister' on ... [... more]
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How To Use Your Eye Drops
CONTACT LENSES: if you normally wear contact lenses, don't wear them while using eye drops unless your doctor, pharmacist or optician has told you otherwise. This is because some eye drops contain substances that are ... [... more]
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Eyes (Foreign Body In)
If you get a superficial foreign body in your eye, first-aid treatment in the form of gentle rinsing with warm water is appropriate. An 'eye bath' can make this easier to do on your own, or you can get someone to ... [... more]
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Conjunctivitis (Inflammation Of The Eye)
This can be treated using topical antihistamine drops. Drops such as sodium cromoglicate (eg Opticrom eye drops) can be used to prevent the allergic response and they need to be used for many weeks in order to give ... [... more]
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