A disease characterised by clouding of the lens of the eye, which usually affects older people, can cause different symptoms in different people....
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Nuclear cataract: causes, symptoms, treatment
What you need to know. A nuclear cataract is a progressive opacity of the central part of the lens of the eye that leads to decreased vision,...
Secondary cataract: what is it and how to treat it?
What do you need to know? A secondary cataract is an opacification of the posterior capsule of the eye following primary cataract surgery, resulting in decreased vision. Symptoms...
Glaucoma versus cataract - basic differences between cataracts and glaucoma
What you need to know. Cataracts and glaucoma are two different eye diseases - cataracts refer to the clouding of the lens, while glaucoma refers to damage to the optic nerve....
Glaucoma - symptoms, causes and treatment
What do you need to know?
Glaucoma is an eye disease that causes an increase in intraocular pressure and damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to loss of vision.
Initial symptoms of glaucoma are often subtle and may include mild visual disturbances and visual field loss.
Treatment includes the use of pressure-lowering drops and, in some cases, surgery or laser therapy.
Regular eye examinations and avoidance of factors that increase eye pressure are key, and sudden symptoms require immediate medical consultation.
Can cataracts be prevented?
What you need to know. A cataract is an opacity of the lens of the eye most commonly associated with ageing, which can lead to deterioration of vision and...
Can cataracts regress?
What you need to know. A cataract is an opacity of the lens of the eye leading to impaired vision, it is most common in people over the age of 50....
What are the causes of cataracts?
What you need to know. A cataract is an opacity of the lens of the eye, most commonly associated with the ageing process and is one of the main causes of loss of...