Dry eye syndrome symptoms, causes and treatment - Eye health …
The normal tear fluid that lubricates the eyes is made up of three layers – an oily (lipid) layer, a watery (aqueous) layer, and a sticky (mucous) layer – and these normal tears are what prevent our eyes from feeling dry. You release extra tears when you …
Meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD) symptoms and treatment
What is meibomian gland dysfunction (MGD)? The normal tears of the eye are made up of three layers – an oily (lipid) layer, a watery (aqueous) layer, and a sticky (mucous) layer. MGD is when the glands that make the oily layer of the tears are not …
NHS eye sight test eligibility and vouchers - AOP
Find out if you're eligible for an NHS-funded sight test, whether you're in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland Eligibility for NHS-funded sight tests in the UK, varies depending on which country you live in. Please click below on the country where you …
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Flashes and floaters - eye health advice - AOP
When should you be concerned about flashes and floaters? Tiny spots, lines, flashes or shapes in your vision are known as flashes and floaters. Lots of people experience them and they usually aren't cause for alarm. Below we explain what causes flashes and floaters and when you should be concerned ...
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Blepharitis - what is it and how do i treat it? - Eye health advice
Blepharitis is a common eye condition that causes the eyelids to become sore and inflamed, find out how to treat blepharitis
Cataracts - Eye health advice - AOP
What is a cataract? A cataract happens when the lens within your eye becomes cloudy. It can happen to all of the lens or just part of it. There are different types of cataract, but the most common is age-related cataract, which is more common in people over 65.
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Blepharitis - AOP
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis causes eyelids to become red, swollen and inflamed. It doesn’t normally cause serious damage to the eyes, but it can be very uncomfortable.
Your prescription explained - AOP
Myopia. Myopia, or short-sightedness, happens when light is focused in front of, rather than on, the retina. This makes distant objects blurry, but objects that are close are clearer.