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Astigmatism is caused by the cornea or lens being a slightly abnormal shape. Normally, this should be round, like a basketball. In astigmatism, it’s more like an egg, or American football, shape.

Posterior capsular opacification, often shortened to PCO or mistakenly referred to as a secondary cataract, is a relatively common condition that affects 20%-50% of people after cataract surgery. 

Many people have floaters. You know, those semi-opaque, squiggly shapes that you tend to notice when you’re looking at a light background, like the sky.

Regular eye exams are essential for everyone, no matter how many birthdays you’ve celebrated. But once you pass the big six-oh, this becomes even more important.

Diabetes is a systemic condition, meaning it affects all parts of the body. This is especially relevant for eye health, with the term “diabetic eye disease” being used as an umbrella term to describe the various risks.

Itchy, red, scratchy eyes? It’s something that loads of people suffer from, but is it an allergy, or is it dry eyes?