Eye conditions and treatments
Like the rest of your body, your eyes can be affected by a wide range of conditions. Every eye and every condition is different, which is why we work meticulously to give you the treatment that best fits your situation. Our team of ophthalmologists is built to complement one another: each doctor has their own specialism within ophthalmology. Together, with personal care, we treat conditions including the following:
Reduced vision
Reduced vision is very common. You might see less clearly up close, in the distance, or notice that images look distorted. We find out where it comes from and decide on the treatment that suits you. Common refractive errors include:
- Nearsightedness - You see sharply up close, but the distance turns blurry.
- Farsightedness - You see sharply in the distance, but up close turns blurry.
- Cylindrical divergence or astigmatism - The image appears distorted.
- Presbyopia - from 45, reading up close becomes harder as your lens loses suppleness.
Cataract
Blurred or cloudy vision, glare from light, a rapid decline in your sight or a prescription that keeps changing: these can be signs that your lens is clouding over. With surgery, we replace that clouded lens with a clear artificial one.
High eye pressure and glaucoma
Raised eye pressure can damage the nerve fibres in the eye and slowly reduce your vision. Because a slightly raised pressure cannot be felt, it is best to have your eye pressure checked regularly from the age of 40.
Dry eyes and
tear duct disorders
Do you suffer from dry or, conversely, watering eyes? We then check whether your tear film is stable enough and whether your tear ducts are still working properly.
Conditions affecting the retina and vitreous humour
Our retina specialist treats conditions of the retina and vitreous, such as:
Sometimes an operation on the retina is needed, a procedure called a vitrectomy.
Eyelid corrections
As we age, the eyelids can begin to droop. This sometimes causes complaints such as a pressing feeling on the eyes or even the loss of part of the visual field.
Crossed eyes
or double vision
When the eyes are misaligned (inward, outward or sometimes up or down) or work together less well, vision becomes disturbed.
Conical cornea (Keratoconus or other)
The cornea is the eye’s protective outer layer and, together with the lens, provides a sharp image. If this cornea takes on an irregular shape, your vision becomes less sharp and irregular or distorted.