If the eyes cannot see small things in detail, whether or not it’s due to Presbyopia or Hyperopia has a lot to do with age. Both are described via their main symptom as being farsightedness. If you could at one time see the numbers in the phone book but now have some difficulty, or you [...]
Astigmatism is one of a family of eye disorders that result in the eye not correctly focussing the light from objects being viewed. The unfocussed images land directly on the retina, the light-receiving layer at the back of the eye, which in turn is perceived as blurry vision. It’s not a disease of the [...]
Puffy eyes could be a sign of something wrong – or it could be that there’s nothing at all to be concerned about. As it’s often said – if it persists see your therapeutically certified optometrist. Known in medical terminology as periorbital (about or around the ball – in this case the eyeball), puffy eyes [...]
Ocular Migraine also goes by a variety of names – visual, retinal, ophthalmic and eye migraine – and is a “vision disturbance” where a small but increasing blind spot occurs at the centre of view together with flashing lights. Although a bit alarming, the disorder is usually painless and goes away by itself after a [...]
There are many eye diseases and disorders. The previous and following posts are by no means exhaustive. What is important to realise is that the eyes are very complex and important organs. they should not be taken for granted. Consistent eye care by an optometrist is your best insurance against most of the diseases and [...]
If indeed your eyes are suddenly beginning to twitch, and you are a bit worried about it, then the first thing to do is – stop worrying about it! Generally if eye twitching goes on for more than seven days it’s prudent to make an appointment to see an optometrist, since it just might on [...]