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  • Diabetic retinopathy

    Find out more about diabetic retinopathy, a complication of diabetes, caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina).

  • Detached retina (retinal detachment)

    Read about a detached retina, which is where the thin layer at the back of the eye (retina) becomes loose from the back of the eye. Find out what the symptoms are, what causes it and how it's treated.

  • Conjunctivitis

    Conjunctivitis is where your eyes are red and sore. Read about what causes conjunctivitis, how to prevent it and how to treat it.

  • Childhood cataracts

    Find out about childhood cataracts which occur when changes in the lens of a child's eye cause it to become less transparent, resulting in blurred or misty vision.

  • Age-related cataracts

    Read about age-related cataracts. In older people, changes can occur in the lens of the eye, making it less transparent and causing cloudy or misty vision.

  • Cataract surgery

    Read about cataract surgery, a procedure to treat cataracts, where changes in the lens of the eye cause cloudy, blurry, or misty vision.

  • Astigmatism

    Find out more about astigmatism, a common eye condition, including the symptoms and how it's treated.

  • Albinism

    Albinism is an inherited condition that affects the production of melanin, the pigment that colours the skin, hair and eyes.

  • Age-related macular degeneration (AMD)

    Read more about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), which mainly affects people over 50 years of age and usually leads to a gradual loss of central vision.

  • Type 2 diabetes - Health problems

    You need to watch your health and have regular check-ups if you have type 2 diabetes because it can lead to other health problems such as heart disease, foot problems and eye problems.