Retinal detachment is a serious eye issue where the retina stops receiving oxygen. The symptoms of retinal detachment include objects appearing to float across your eye or a grey viel moving across your vision. It’s important that the condition is treated quickly to preserve your sight. To find out more, use the button below to visit out Retinal Detachment Surgery Page.
Other Eye Issues
Other Eye Issues
A variety of conditions can cause eye issues. Sadly as we age the number of eye problems increase. For this reason everyone should have an annual eye examination by an eye care professional, either an optometrist or an ophthalmologist.
Photophobia (Sensitivity to Light)
Photophobia is an eye issue categorised by sensitivity or inability to tolerate light. With photophobia, in brightly lit environments, the eyes will squint, close or the head will move away from the light source due to pain, tearing and discomfort. Often the condition is associated with headache and nausea.
There are a number of eye issues that cause photophobia, as inflammation of any part of the eye results in increased light sensitivity. Luckily, there are also treatments available and will depend on the specific cause. To find out more, use the button below to visit our photophobia page.
Glaucoma
The term glaucoma covers a group of eye conditions that cause optic nerve damage and in turn can affect vision. Glaucoma damage can be caused by increased eye pressure or structural weakness around the optic nerve.
Symptoms appear gradually and include eye pain, nausea, red eye, headache, tenderness, seeing rings around lights and blurred vision. It’s important to book a consultation with a specialist if you suspect you have glaucoma. To find out more about the condition and treatments, use the button below to visit our glaucoma page.
Herpes Simplex
Herpes simplex is a common eye issue caused by the herpes simplex virus. It is the same virus that causes cold sores. What many people don’t realise is that it can also affect various parts of the eye, including the cornea. The most common form is called epithelial keratitis.
While herpes simplex of the eye is often mild, it’s important to get the condition diagnosed and treated properly to avoid the risk of serious complications. To find out more, use the button below to visit our Herpes Simplex page.
Stem Cell Deficiency
Stem cell transplantation has been revolutionary treatment in the medical world and for treating certain eye issues, such as stem cell deficiency. Stem cells are taken from a donor eye and cultivated into a new sheet of cells, which are then transplanted onto the eye. Only those with eye issues involving the eye surface, and in particular those with limbal stem cell deficiency, can be treated with stem cell transplantation.
To find out more, use the button below to check out our Stem Cell Deficiency page.
Why is it Important to See a Specialist About Eye Issues?
If you think you may have an eye condition, it is important to get it looked at promptly. The quicker you get an eye issue diagnosed and treated, the less likely you are to lose your vision and the greater the chances of successful treatment or management.