Information on Red Eye
This is a common problem and our optometrists will advise you whether your reddened sore irritated eye is caused by a simple infection or allergy or cased by a more serious problem, eg raised blood pressure. We can recommend solutions or ointments to cure the problem and can advise you whether you need to see a pharmacist, doctor or eye clinic to solve your red eye.

Information on Dry Eye:
Dry eye means that your eyes may not be making enough tears, that the tears which are being produced are of poor quality or that the tears that are produced evaporate away. The normal function of tears is to keep the surface of the eye wet and lubricated so any shortage of tears or reduction in their quality can produce a gritty, burning sensation of the eyes and can also disturb vision.

We provide eye drops and gels to moisten the eyes, we also recommend taking a tablespoon of flax seed oil daily as it improves the quality of the tear film (try it in yoghurt to minimise the taste) Capsules of flax seed oil are also effective. These can be purchased from a pharmacy or health food shop.
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Age Related Macular Degeneration
This condition occurs when the support cells that help the light-sensitive cells at the macula function effectively become less efficient. This leads to a build up of waste materials at the macula, which can eventually affect central vision.
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Information on Cataracts
A cataract is the clouding of the crystalline lens within the eye. Aging is a major cause of cataracts but other causes include exposures to ultra violet light, cigarette smoke, alcohol and eating habits, head and/or eye trauma and diabetes also cause cataracts.

Information on diet and vitamins for the eye:

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Blepharitis
Blepharitis refers to inflammation of the eyelids. Oils and other products normally secreted by the eye and eyelids build up on the lid surface and eyelashes resulting in eye irritation and often redness. It’s a common disorder and occurs in two forms.
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