Eye Conditions

Below are a list of eye conditions which will direct you to the relevant websites who provide explanations and information on the condition and any treatment. If you have any other eye condition that you would like to seek help with from one of our opticians please feel free to fill out our ' Ask the Optician ' form.

Special Services for Diabetics.
1% of the UK population suffers from diabetes. 3% to 4% over the age of 40 (higher in the Asian community in the UK). It is the main cause of blindness in the under 60s in the western world.

Following a routine eye examination your Eyesite Optometrist may conduct further tests to examine the eye in more detail due to potential adverse effects of diabetes.

Diabetes affects all the blood vessels of the body. The effect of excessive sugar in the blood causes the walls of the fine arteries in the eye (as well as other organs like the kidneys, heart, nerves) to weaken, similar to tiny holes in a hosepipe. Usually these holes will reseal and cause no problems, but if not the flow of blood to and in the organ is compromised.

 

Cataracts: http://bupa.co.uk
  www.alconlabs.com
Age related Macular Degeneration www.alconlabs.com
Eyesite and Nutrition: www.icapsinfo.co.uk
Allergies: www.alconlabs.com
  www.netdoctor.co.uk
Dry Eye: www.alconlabs.com
  www.systane.co.uk
Glaucoma: www.alconlabs.com
Common Eye Infections: www.alconlabs.com
Eye Focusing Defects: www.alconlabs.com
Spots and Floaters: www.stlukeseye.com
Eye examination lenses

Eye examination lights

Eye examination machine