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Eyecare for diabetics
Eye problems are one of the most significant complications of diabetes, and diabetic retinopathy is the most common cause of blindness in people aged 30-65. The retina is made up from special cells called rods and cones which line the back of your eyes. Light enters your eye and passes through the lens which…
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AMD- Age Related Macula Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of vision loss for people over the age of 50 in the Western world. It occurs when the delicate cells of the macula – the small, central part of the retina responsible for the centre of our field of vision – become damaged and stop working. There…
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What is Glaucoma
Glaucoma is a condition in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is damaged due to raised pressure within the eye and causes a reduction in the field of vision and reduced visual acuity. If detected early enough glaucoma is treatable, but most glaucoma sufferers will experience no symptoms until the damage…
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What is a Cataract
A cataract occurs when the crystalline lens in the eye becomes cloudy. This can vary from a slight haze at the start of a cataract to the lens becoming completely opaque in advanced stages. What causes a cataract? Cataracts can form at any age, but most often are a natural consequence of getting older. They…
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