What is a Cataract? Our eyes have a natural lens behind the iris (coloured part of the eye) and the pupil that helps focus light/images on the retina. Over time the lens clouds over and can slowly blur up the vision. What causes a Cataract? Cataract is a natural part of aging but cataracts can […]
Glaucoma
What is Glaucoma? Glaucoma is damage to the optic nerve (located in the back of the eye) that usually happens with increased eye pressure (intraocular pressure) in the eye. If left untreated it can cause vision loss. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world after cataracts. What are risk factors for […]
