Whether you’ve recently been diagnosed with an eye condition or you’re seeking to learn more about your vision health, this resource brings together expert information from our optometrists.
You’ll find detailed explanations of the conditions we diagnose and treat – from dry eye disease and myopia to macular degeneration and keratoconus. Our goal is to provide clear, accessible information that empowers you to make informed decisions about your eye care.
Browse by condition below, and click the links for more information.
Amblyopia: Brain favours one eye causing poor vision permanently.
Aniridia: Congenital iris absence impairs vision and light control.
Astigmatism: Irregular corneal curve causes blurred vision at all distances.
Blepharitis: Eyelid inflammation causes redness, crusting and persistent eye irritation.
Blepharospasm: Involuntary eyelid spasms cause uncontrollable blinking or closure.
Cataracts: Clouded lens develops gradually, impairing vision over time progressively.
Chalazion: Blocked oil gland creates painless eyelid lump gradually.
Chorioretinitis: Choroid and retina inflammation causes blurred vision symptoms.
Choroidal melanoma: Rare eye cancer develops in choroid layer beneath retina.
Choroideremia: Inherited choroid degeneration causes progressive peripheral vision loss.
Coloboma: Congenital gap in eye structure affects iris or retina.
Color blindness: Inherited condition impairs ability to distinguish certain colours accurately.
Conjunctivitis: Eye surface inflammation causes redness, discharge and discomfort always.
Corneal abrasion: Corneal surface scratch causes pain, tearing, light sensitivity.
Corneal ulcer: Open infected sore on cornea requires immediate treatment.
Dacryoadenitis: Tear gland inflammation creates swelling and eyelid discomfort.
Diabetic retinopathy: High blood sugar damages retinal vessels, threatening permanent vision.
Double vision: Eyes misalign, creating two overlapping images from one object.
Drusen: Yellow deposits accumulate beneath retina, indicating macular degeneration risk.
Dry eyes: Insufficient tear production leaves eyes feeling gritty and uncomfortable.
Ectropion: Eyelid turns outward, exposing eye surface causing dryness.
Entropion: Eyelid turns inward, causing lashes to scratch cornea.
Epiphora: Excessive tearing occurs from blocked ducts or overproduction.
Esotropia: Eye turns inward causing cross-eyed appearance affecting vision.
Exotropia: Eye turns outward causing wall-eyed appearance affecting vision.
Eyestrain: Prolonged screen use causes tired eyes and headaches frequently.
Flashes and floaters: Light streaks and spots indicate vitreous gel changes inside.
Fuch’s dystrophy: Corneal layer deteriorates causing swelling, clouding, blurred vision.
Giant papillary conjunctivitis (GPC): Contact lens wear can cause bumps on inner eyelids.
Glaucoma: Progressive optic nerve damage threatens vision despite normal appearance.
Hyperopia: Nearby objects appear blurry while distance vision stays clear.
Hypertensive retinopathy: High blood pressure damages retinal vessels threatening sight.
Irlen syndrome: Light sensitivity disorder affects reading and visual processing capabilities.
Keratoconus: Cornea thins progressively, bulging outward creating distorted blurry vision.
Lagophthalmos: Incomplete eyelid closure exposes cornea causing dryness, irritation.
Macular degeneration: Central vision deteriorates progressively, affecting reading and facial recognition.
Macular hole: Small break develops in macula, distorting central detailed vision.
Meibomian gland dysfunction: Blocked eyelid oil glands cause evaporative dry eyes.
Myopia: Distant objects appear blurry while near vision remains sharp.
Ocular hypertension: High eye pressure increases glaucoma risk without damage.
Ocular migraine: Visual disturbances with flashing lights occurring without headache.
Ocular rosacea: Inflammatory condition causes red, irritated eyes with burning sensation.
Optic neuritis: Optic nerve inflammation causes pain and temporary vision loss.
Periorbital (or Preseptal) cellulitis: Eyelid infection causes swelling, redness requiring antibiotic treatment.
Photokeratitis: UV light burns cornea causing painful temporary vision loss.
Photophobia: Light sensitivity causes pain, discomfort and constant squinting.
Pinguecula: Yellowish raised bump forms on white of eye.
Presbyopia: Age-related focusing loss makes reading up close difficult.
Pterygium: Fleshy growth extends from conjunctiva onto cornea surface.
Recurrent corneal erosion: Corneal surface repeatedly breaks down causing severe morning pain.
Red eyes: Eye irritation causes visible blood vessels and discomfort.
Retinal detachment: Retina separates from eye requiring urgent surgical treatment.
Retinal vein occlusion: Blocked retinal vein causes sudden vision loss and bleeding.
Retinitis pigmentosa: Inherited disease progressively damages retina, reducing peripheral night vision.
Retinoblastoma: Rare childhood eye cancer develops in retina requiring treatment.
Retinoschisis: Retina splits into layers causing gradual vision loss.
Sjögren’s syndrome: Autoimmune condition causes severe dry eyes and mouth simultaneously.
Strabismus: Eyes fail to align properly, causing double vision issues.
Stye: Painful eyelid lump forms from infected oil gland.
Subconjunctival haemorrhage: Broken blood vessel creates bright red patch on eyeball.
Uveitis (Iritis): Eye inflammation causes redness, pain and light sensitivity.
Vitreous detachment: Gel inside eye separates from retina, causing floaters.
Xanthelasma: Cholesterol deposits create yellow patches on eyelid skin.