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Common Eye Problems

Regular eye examinations are a vital part of any health care programme. They are essential to ensure normal visual development in children and for the early detection of conditions affecting the eyes and general health.

Our experienced optometrists will offer help and advice during your eye examination to answer your queries on common eye conditions and alleviate any concerns.

To make an appointment simply call us on 020 7713 7713 or send an email to: info@zackseyes.co.uk

Blepharitis

Blepharitis is when the rims of the eyelids become inflamed. This can make your eyes red, irritated and itchy.

Cataracts

Cataracts are cloudy patches in the lens of the eye that can make your vision blurry. They may eventually lead to blindness if left untreated.

Colour Blindness

Colour vision deficiency is often known as colour blindness and occurs when the cells in the retina are distributed unusually.

Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis refers to inflammation of a transparent membrane covering the eye known as the conjunctiva.

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes is a common disease and has important implications for the short-term and long-term health of sufferers.

Dry Eyes or Watery Eyes

Dry eye disease occurs when there is a problem with the tear film that normally keeps the eye most and lubricated.

Floaters

Floaters are shapes which people can see drifting across their vision. The exact form of these is very variable – they may appear as small dots or irregularly shaped strands.

Glaucoma

Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye conditions that affect vision. Research suggests that a form of glaucoma affects about one in 50 of the over 40’s in the UK.

Keratoconus

Keratoconus is a degenerative condition of the eye whereby the cornea (the transparent front part of the eye) becomes cone-shaped causing visual distortion.

Macular Degeneration

Macular degeneration is a painless eye condition that causes you gradually to lose your central vision (the ability to see what is directly in front of you).

Retinal Detachment

When a retinal detachment develops, a separation occurs between the retina and the wall of the eye at the back of the eye.

Please note:

We do not have facilities to deal with accidents and emergencies or severe eye problems. If you require emergency treatment, there are 24 hour Ophthalmic A&E walk in clinics at Moorfields Eye Hospital located on the East side of central London and Western Eye Hospital, located on the West side of central London.