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Allergies (Seasonal)
What causes seasonal allergies? Seasonal allergies are caused by specific allergens such as ragweed, grass, or tree pollen. When these allergens come in contact with ...
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Allergies (Children)
How common are allergies among children? Many children are affected by ongoing allergies, which may become severe enough to affect their daily activities. However, children ...
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Anterior Uveitis
What is anterior uveitis? Anterior uveitis is a common inflammation of the eye – more specifically, the iris. The iris is the coloured part of ...
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is age-related macular degeneration (AMD)? Macular degeneration is a condition that causes the centre of your vision to blur while the side or peripheral ...
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Vitreous Detachment
What is vitreous detachment? Vitreous detachment is a condition where the gel-like fluid that fills the eye separates from the retina. It is usually harmless ...
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Trichiasis
What is trichiasis? Trichiasis is a condition where a person’s eyelashes turn inwards.The eyelids normally have a single row of eyelashes on the upper and ...
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Transient Ischemic Attacks
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)? A common cause of short-term vision loss is known as a transient ischemic attack. It is more commonly ...
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Strabismus (crossed eyes)
What is strabismus? Strabismus is often called wandering eye or described as being crossed eyed. It is a condition where one or both of your ...
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Sudden Blurred Vision
If your blurred vision is associated with other symptoms including numbness in the face or body, dizziness, or difficulty speaking, visit your medical doctor or ...
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Shingles
What is shingles? Shingles is a viral infection that affects many parts of the body and usually causes a painful rash.  What are the signs ...
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Retinoblastoma
What is retinoblastoma (RB)? Retinoblastoma is a kind of eye cancer that most often affects children between birth and five years of age. The retinoblastoma ...
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Retinal Detachment
What is retinal detachment? The retina is a thin layer of tissue that lines the back of the eye. A retinal detachment is when the ...
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