30% of adults over 65 are estimated to have cataracts in the UK. Cataract surgery is the replacement of your natural opacified lens for a clear lens. It is the most common outpatient procedure carried out.
Diabetic retinopathy is the presence of fluid leakage and bleeding at the back of they eye due to poor blood sugar control. Treatment can help to preserve vision.
This results in loss of vision from a blockage in one of the main retinal vessels or a branch resulting in fluid leakage and bleeding into the eye. Laser treatment and injections into the eye can help to preserve vision or prevent complete loss of vision.
Dry and Wet Macular degeneration are common causes of blindness. There are many factors that can predispose you to getting this. Treatment can be given to delay loss of vision from wet macular degeneration including injections.
This is a condition causing central distortion as a result of fluid accumulation under the retina. In most people it improves within a short time period, however some require investigation and treatment.
