Dry Eyes
What are dry eyes? Tears are important for the health and comfort of your eyes. Every time you…
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Diabetic Retinopathy (Vision Initiative)
The content in this fact sheet has been produced by the Vision Initiative.
Dachrocystorhinostomy DCR or Tear Duct Bypass
What is a dacryocystorhinostomy? A dacryocystorhinostomy (DCR) is an operation on the tear drainage pathway to help improve…
Corneal Foreign Body
What is a corneal foreign body? A corneal foreign body is a small object which has adhered (stuck)…
Corneal Abrasion
What is a corneal abrasion? A corneal abrasion is a scratch on the surface of the clear part…
Conjunctivitis
What is conjunctivitis? Conjunctivitis means the white of the eye (the sclera) is pink due to inflammation of…
Cataracts (Vision Initiative)
A cataract is a clouding of the lens inside the eye which may result in poor vision. The…
Blepharitis
What is blepharitis? Blepharitis is a chronic inflammation of the eyelids that usually affects both eyes. It is…
Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
What is a basal cell carcinoma? A basal cell carcinoma (BCC) is the commonest type of skin cancer….
Anaesthetic Techniques and Risks – Eye Surgery
This document is a brief summary only. On the day of your surgery your anaesthetist will answer all…
Amaurosis Fugax
What is amaurosis fugax? Amaurosis fugax (pronounced am-or-o-sis few-jaks) is a painless, temporary loss of vision, in one…
Amblyopia
What is amblyopia? Amblyopia or lazy eye is the reduction in vision in an eye that has not…
