Eye Conditions
Eye Conditions
This section is a resource for those who wish to understand a little more about specific eye conditions. If you are unclear about a specific condition, look at “Eye Symptoms” to see if you are affected by any on the list. If you cannot find what you are looking for or have any questions please do not hesitate to contact us at Centre for Sight and one of our Patient Counsellors will be able to help you.

Although there are numerous eye conditions, here is a list of some of the more commonly encountered problems. You can learn more by clicking on the condition:
Shortsight
To be shortsighted, otherwise known as myopia, is a relatively common eye condition that causes distance vision to appear out of focus, while close objects can be seen clearly.
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Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy
Fuchs Endothelial Dystrophy is a condition where the cells on the back of the cornea drop out. These endothelial cells are important for keeping the cornea clear and as a result of loss, the cornea fills with fluid which in turns affects corneal transparency. There are treatment options available.
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Farsight
Farsightedness, otherwise known as hyperopia or being long sighted, is a common eye condition in which a person can see distant objects clearly, but objects close by appear blurred.
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Keratoconus
The word Keratoconus is formed by two Greek words: kerato, meaning cornea, and konos, meaning cone. Keratoconus is a condition in which the shape of the cornea, which is usually round, is distorted, developing a cone-shaped bulge, resulting in harm to vision.
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Astigmatism
Astigmatism contributes to blurry vision and is often found in combination with short-sightedness and long-sightedness. Blurred vision occurs because of an irregularly shaped cornea or lens. Vision problems can then lead to other troublesome symptoms like headaches and eye strain.
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Dry Eye Conditions
Dry Eye Syndrome is a very common condition that increases with age and probably affects 2 million people in the UK – usually more women than men.
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Presbyopia
Reading glasses are something many of us will end up depending on as we get older. This is due to the age-related eye condition called ‘presbyopia’. For some of us it’s a nuisance, for others it’s a major impairment. Luckily, there are treatment options available.
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Why I Need Glasses
This page briefly describes the common eyesight problems that result in the need for glasses or contact lenses, plus the correction treatments available at Centre for Sight.
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Glaucoma
The word glaucoma covers a group of eye conditions that cause optic nerve damage, which can affect vision. In the UK, about 1 in 50 people aged over 40 have the condition.
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Cataract
A cataract is a loss of transparency or clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. This lens is a part of the eye that helps focus light on the retina. It is located behind the iris.
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Stem Cell Deficiency
Limbal cell deficiency is characterised by a loss or deficiency of stem cells in the limbus, which is the part of the eye that generates new cells for the cornea, causing pain and reduced sight.
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