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What's Causing My Itchy Eyes and 'Cloudy' Vision?

Itchy and cloudy eyes can stem from makeup, dry eye syndrome, allergies, or infections, here's what might be causing yours.

Angiogenesis Inhibitors and the Eye

How angiogenesis inhibitors work to prevent dangerous blood vessel growth in the eye and slow vision loss from retinal disease.

Eye Tests and Diagnosing Albinism

How eye tests can detect albinism and why early diagnosis matters for protecting your sight and skin.

Long Sightedness

Long sightedness makes close-up vision blurry but distance vision clear, and glasses or contacts can easily fix it.

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What Do Intravitreal Injections Treat?

Intravitreal injections deliver medication directly into the eye to treat retinal diseases while minimising side effects.

Rosacea in the Eye

Eye rosacea can develop in people with skin rosacea and may cause serious vision problems if left untreated.

Eye Melanoma: What is It?

Eye melanoma is a rare cancer that develops in the eye's pigment cells, with fair skin and blue eyes increasing your risk.

Herpes Infections in the Eye

Herpes simplex virus can infect your eye's cornea, causing painful inflammation and redness that needs treatment.

Pros and Cons of Coloured Contact Lenses

Coloured contact lenses can change your eye colour or give you fun effects, but they come with real risks if not handled properly.

Costs of Cosmetic Eye Surgery

Eye surgery costs in the UK vary by hospital and surgeon, with most procedures paid privately since the NHS doesn't cover cosmetic work.

Types of Retinal Laser Treatment

Laser photocoagulation uses focused light to seal leaky blood vessels and slow vision loss in conditions like macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

What Does VEGF Do in the Eye?

VEGF helps protect your eyes but can cause vision damage when produced in excess during eye disease and injury.

What is Lucentis?

Lucentis is a drug that blocks inflammation in the eye by targeting a molecule called VEGF-A to treat age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.

What is Ozurdex?

Ozurdex is an implant that treats swelling in the retina from age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and related eye diseases.

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