02/10/2024

Macular degeneration, also known as age-related macular degeneration (AMD), is a common eye condition that primarily affects older adults. It involves the deterioration of the macula, a small but crucial part of the retina at the back of the eye. The macula is responsible for central vision as well as colour vision, allowing us to see fine details clearly, recognize faces, and perform activities like reading and driving. When the macula deterio

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17/09/2024

a Cataract is a clouding of the natural lens in the eye that affects vision. Imagine the eye’s lens as a clear window that focuses light onto the retina at the back of the eye, allowing us to see sharp and clear images. However, over time, this lens can become cloudy, much like a foggy or frosted window. This cloudiness is what we refer to as a cataract. As the cataract develops, it gradually obstructs the passage of light, causing vision

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17/09/2024

A pterygium is an elevated fleshy growth on the surface of the eye, often appearing as a raised, wedge-shaped bump on the white part (sclera) of the eye or on the conjunctiva (mucous membrane that covers the white part of your eye.) It can be pink or yellow in colour and extends from the inner corner of the eye towards the centre. While it’s usually harmless, a pterygium can cause irritation, redness, and the feeling of a foreign body in

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17/09/2024

Astigmatism is a common eye condition that affects the way light enters the eye, causing blurry or distorted vision. Imagine the front surface of the eye, the cornea, being more like a football shape instead of a perfect soccer ball shape. This irregular curvature prevents light from focusing properly on the retina, the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye. As a result, both near and far objects may appear blurry or distorted to someone

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16/09/2024

Myopia, commonly known as near-sightedness, is an eye condition where distant objects appear blurry, while close-up items can be seen more clearly. This happens because the eyeball is slightly too long, or the cornea (the outermost part of the eye) is too curved. As a result, when light enters the eye, it focuses in front of the retina (light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) instead of directly on it. People with myopia might find themse

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16/09/2024

Presbyopia is a normal and inevitable age-related process whereby the eyes gradually lose their ability to see things clearly up close. Currently there is no way to cure or to reverse the onset of presbyopia. Fortunately, presbyopia can be treated with spectacles or contact lenses. The onset of presbyopia usually begins around the age of 40. A patient notices this when they start stretching their arm out to hold reading materials farther away f

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