Dry Eyes

Dry Eyes

What is it?Dry eye occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears evaporate too quickly. Tears are important for keeping the surface of the eye smooth and comfortable. Without enough moisture, eyes can feel gritty, irritated, or tired – a bit like...
Presbyopia

Presbyopia

What is it?Presbyopia is an age-related condition that makes it harder to see things up close. It happens because the natural lens inside the eye gradually loses flexibility, making it more difficult to focus on near objects. A common sign is holding reading material...
Astigmatism

Astigmatism

What is it?Astigmatism is a common condition where the cornea (the clear front surface of the eye) or the lens inside the eye has an irregular shape. Instead of being round like a football, it’s shaped more like a rugby ball. This irregular curve causes light to focus...
Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)

Hyperopia (Long-sightedness)

What is it?Hyperopia, or long-sightedness, is when distant objects are often clearer than close ones. The eye focuses light behind the retina instead of directly on it. Imagine reading a book but the words won’t stay sharp – as if the page is just out of reach....
Myopia (Short-sightedness)

Myopia (Short-sightedness)

What is it?Myopia, commonly known as short-sightedness, is when nearby objects are clear, but things in the distance look blurry. This happens because light entering the eye focuses in front of the retina (the light-sensitive layer at the back of the eye) instead of...