Eye Health - Eye Conditions

<div class="ssanz"><div class="banner2 banner2--connect bg-light_grey"><picture class="banner2__picture" style="background-color: #e1e1e1;"><source media=" (min-width:1921px)" srcset="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/eye_tests/your-guide-to-eye-conditions-banner_2560x534.jpg"><source media=" (min-width:1200px)" srcset="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/eye_tests/your-guide-to-eye-conditions-banner_1920x400.jpg"><source media=" (min-width:992px)" srcset="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/eye_tests/your-guide-to-eye-conditions-banner_1200x400.jpg"><source media=" (min-width:769px)" srcset="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/eye_tests/your-guide-to-eye-conditions-banner_992x280.jpg"><img src="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/eye_tests/your-guide-to-eye-conditions-banner_768x280.jpg" alt="" loading="eager"></picture><div class="banner__container container"><div class="banner__content col-lg-6"><h1 class="h4 banner__title">Your guide to eye conditions</h1><p class="banner__subtitle">Sight is such an important part of our lives – and something we want to help protect.</p></div></div></div><div class="ss-stripe ss-stripe--connect bg-light_grey"><div class="container--skinny"><div class="row"><div class="col"><p>Like any other medical condition, it’s good for you to be familiar with symptoms of common eye conditions so you know what to look out for, what you can do and when to seek help.</p><p>Your eyes can also indicate signs of more problematic issues to do with your general health like diabetes and high blood pressure. Symptoms of these conditions are not always obvious, so regular eye tests are an essential part of maintaining your health.</p></div></div></div></div><div class="ss-stripe bg-xl_grey"><div class="container--skinny"><div class="row"><div class="col text-md-center mb-4"><h2 class="h4">The conditions below are all common – and can affect anyone in their lifetime.</h2></div></div></div><div class="container"><div class="row cards"><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/astigmatism" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Astigmatism</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Like short- or long-sightedness, astigmatism is a very common and treatable cause of blurred vision.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/blepharitis" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Blepharitis</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Red and swollen eyelids – particularly around the edges – that can be caused by an infection or a skin condition. It’s not serious but it can lead to further problems.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/cataracts" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Cataracts</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Cloudy patches in the lens of the eye, causing blurry, misty vision. Usually more common in people over 65.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/chalazion" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Chalazion</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Sometimes confused with a stye, a chalazion is often a painless swelling or lump that develops in your eyelid. It’s not serious, and will usually disappear on its own.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/cloudy-vision" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Cloudy vision</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Unlike blurry vision, cloudy vision is when objects appear as if you’re looking through a cloudy piece of glass. It can also result in colour dullness and halos</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/computer-eye-strain" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Computer eye strain</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Computers are a big part of our everyday lives, but they can have quite an effect on our eyes. See our tips on how best to manage and reduce computer eye strain.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/conjunctivitis" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Conjunctivitis</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Conjunctivitis, or pink eye, is inflammation of the membrane that covers the eye and inside of the eyelids, making the eye look red with a burning or itchy feeling.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/corneal-ulcer" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Corneal Ulcers</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Also known as keratitis, corneal ulcers are painful sores on the cornea (the clear layer at the front of your eye). It might feel like you have something in your eye, and looks like a grey or white spot.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Diabetic retinopathy</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>A condition caused by diabetes that affects the small blood vessels in the eye, damaging the retina, which is vital for sight.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/double-vision" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Double vision</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Double vision, or diplopia, happens when you see two versions of the same image. There are two types: monocular and binocular.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/dry-eye-syndrome" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Dry eye syndrome</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Occurs when your eyes don’t make enough tears or they evaporate too quickly causing dry, red and irritated eyes.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/eye-twitching" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Eye twitching</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>An involuntary muscle spasm in the eyelid, usually in one eye. It can be bothersome, but it’s completely harmless and painless, and will go away on its own.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/floaters" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Floaters</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>The appearance of spots or strands floating across your vision, particularly against a bright background.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/glaucoma" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Glaucoma</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases where vision is lost due to damage to the optic nerve. Approximately 300,000 Australians have glaucoma.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/hay-fever" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Hay fever</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>A common allergic reaction to pollen at certain times of the year, causing irritated and inflamed eyes.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/macular-degeneration" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Macular degeneration</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Affects your central vision and your ability to focus on things like driving, faces and reading. There are two types: dry and wet.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/myopia" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Myopia</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>More commonly known as short sight, people with myopia can see things clearly up close, but things far away are blurred.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/ocular-hypertension" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Ocular hypertension</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Raised eye pressure caused by issues draining the fluid inside the eye. Although symptomless, people with ocular hypertension (OHT) are more at risk of developing glaucoma, a more serious eye condition.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/ocular-migraines" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Ocular migraines</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Causes temporary distortion or vision loss in one eye, and is sometimes accompanied by a headache. Also known as a retinal or eye migraine.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/presbyopia" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Presbyopia</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>A natural loss of elasticity of the lens from around the age of 40 that affects your ability to focus on things close-up, like reading.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/red-eye" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Red eye</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>It may look alarming, but it’s usually a sign of a minor condition like conjunctivitis. But it may be a more serious issue if you feel any pain.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/detached-retina" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Retinal detachment</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Occurs when the retina, which lines the back of the eye, pulls away from the blood vessels that keep it healthy.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/stye" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Stye</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Although they can be painful, styes are usually nothing to worry about, and will usually clear up on their own after a week or two.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-conditions/watering-eyes" class="card"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h3 class="card__title">Watering eyes</h3></div><div class="card__body"><p>Occurs if too many tears are produced or if they can’t drain properly causing sore, uncomfortable eyes with blurred vision.</p></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div></div></div></div><div class="ss-stripe--smaller bg-light_grey"><div class="container--skinny"><div class="row"><div class="col-12 text-md-center"><p class="mb-5">Our stores are fully equipped to help you to manage and treat a range of eye conditions. So if you’re worried about your eye health, or if you recognise any of these symptoms, Specsavers can be your first port of call.</p><p><a class="btn--primary" href="/stores">Book an appointment</a></p></div></div></div></div></div><div class="ssanz"><div class="ss-stripe bg-xl_grey"><div class="container"><div class="row cards"><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-tests/do-i-need-an-eye-test" class="card"><img src="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/landing/eye-health_eyetest-banner-545x273.jpg" alt="" class="img-fluid" loading="lazy" width="545" height="273"><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h2 class="card__title">Why do I need an eye&nbsp;test?</h2></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="eye-health/eye-tests/your-store-visit-explained" class="card"><picture class=""><img src="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/landing/eye-health_storevisit-banner-545x273.jpg" alt="" class="img-fluid" loading="lazy" width="545" height="273"></picture><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h2 class="card__title">Your store visit&nbsp;explained</h2></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div><div class="col-12 col-sm-6 col-lg-4 d-flex"><a href="/eye-health/eye-tests" class="card"><picture class="bg-light_grey"><img src="https://content.specsavers.com/anz/au/assets/img/eye_health/landing/eye-health_eyetestinfo-banner-545x273.jpg" alt="" class="img-fluid" loading="lazy" width="545" height="273"></picture><div class="card__padder"><div class="card__header"><h2 class="card__title">Eye test information</h2></div><div class="card__footer"><span class="card__button btn_tertiary"><span class="btn_tertiary__label">Learn more</span></span></div></div></a></div></div></div></div></div>

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