Macula hole: there’s a hole in my eye
WHAT IS A MACULAR HOLE? The macular is the part of our eye that gives us clear, sharp, central vision used for driving, reading and seeing fine detail. A macular hole refers to a small break in the macular, which is found centrally on the retina. WHAT CAUSES A...
The watery eye
A common patient complaint in clinical practice are watery eyes, where tears constantly stream down the face without actually crying or being upset. Symptoms include itching, burning or blurred vision due to tears, and having to constantly wipe one’s eyes. Watery...
A red eye can mean a number of things
In clinical practice, a red eye is a common patient presentation. Some can be urgent cases, whereas some cases of red eye are non-threatening, depending on the type and cause of the condition. A few things that your optometrist may ask you upon a consultation, if you...
Cataracts: more than meets the eyes
A cataract occurs when the crystalline lens in your eye becomes foggy. A normally transparent lens is responsible for the transmission and focussing of light to the back of your eye, the retina. A cataract lens is painless and the fogging may affect any part of the...
Meimbomian gland dysfunction: one cause of a dry eye
Have you ever experienced a dry eye that is withstanding no matter what you do? This may be because your dry eye is caused by a blockage of the glands of your eyelids, or a thickened secretion from the glands, which disrupts the fluidity of tear flow. This is...
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