Looking After Your Eyes Today, Protecting Your Sight for Tomorrow
Your vision is precious, and maintaining eye health becomes even more important with age. In the UK, thousands of people develop eye conditions that, if left undetected, can lead to permanent vision loss. At our practice, we use advanced diagnostic tools and expert care to spot problems early—often before symptoms begin.
Get your eyes tested every 1–2 years (or sooner if advised)
Eat a diet rich in green vegetables, oily fish, and colourful fruits
Wear sunglasses with 100% UVA/UVB protection
Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
Affects 1 in 2 people over 65 in the UK to some degree
AMD damages the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. It can affect reading, recognising faces, and seeing fine detail.
How we check for AMD:
Glaucoma
Affects over 700,000 people in the UK—half may not know they have it
Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, usually due to increased pressure inside the eye. It develops slowly and often without symptoms until vision is already affected.
How we check for Glaucoma:
Cataract
The most common cause of vision loss worldwide—affects nearly everyone over 65 to some degree
Cataracts cause clouding of the eye’s natural lens, leading to blurry or misty vision and glare from lights.
How we check for Cataracts:
Other Common Eye Conditions
Diabetic Retinopathy
Affects 1 in 3 people with diabetes in the UK
High blood sugar can damage the blood vessels in the retina, leading to sight loss if untreated.
We use retinal photography and OCT to detect early signs before symptoms appear.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Up to 1 in 3 adults over 50 experience symptoms
Dry eyes can feel gritty, sore, or watery.
We assess tear quantity and quality with slit-lamp examination and tear breakup time tests.
Flashes & Floaters
Often harmless but can signal retinal detachment in some cases.
We perform a detailed retinal exam to rule out tears or detachment, especially if symptoms come on suddenly.
Blepharitis
Common cause of red, irritated eyelids.
We check the eyelid margins for inflammation and clogged glands during a slit-lamp exam.
Eye Health Care Questions?
Early signs of AMD include blurry central vision, difficulty reading, and straight lines appearing wavy. If you're over 50, regular eye exams with OCT scans can detect AMD before you notice symptoms.
Our optometrists check for glaucoma using eye pressure measurements, visual field tests, and optic nerve imaging (OCT). Glaucoma often has no symptoms until it’s advanced, so regular checks are essential.
Not always. In the early stages, stronger glasses may help. Once cataracts begin to affect daily life—like driving or reading—surgery is recommended. Cataract surgery is quick and usually available on the NHS.
Dry AMD progresses slowly and causes gradual vision loss. Wet AMD develops quickly and can cause sudden central vision loss. Wet AMD requires urgent treatment with eye injections to prevent permanent damage.
Adults should have an eye test every 2 years. If you have diabetes, glaucoma, AMD, or are over 60, you may need more frequent checks. NHS eye tests are free for many people—ask us if you qualify.
Yes. High blood pressure can damage blood vessels in the retina, leading to hypertensive retinopathy. Regular eye exams can detect these changes early, even before other symptoms develop.
Maintain a healthy diet, wear UV-protective sunglasses, stop smoking, manage medical conditions like diabetes and blood pressure, and get routine eye exams to catch problems early.