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My children are very aware of my condition and know that they must have regular eye tests, especially the peripheral tests...

It’s very different to go from reading about the disease in a textbook, to seeing how it changes people’s lives.

For patients with glaucoma, the ability to detect any changes in their peripheral vision (visual field) is critical to their management...

My mum was diagnosed with glaucoma when I was very young, and by the time she was 80 years old, she was legally blind...

In my forties, I began to need help with reading in poor light and fine print. I had my eyes tested and acquired reading glasses...

One of our body’s natural responses to stress, whether physical or psychological, is the release of cortisol – a steroid that is part of our fight or flight response...

Exercise is good for our overall health, including eye health. Several studies have also confirmed that people who are more physically active tend to have a lower risk of developing glaucoma. But does the type of exercise matter and, if so, which exercise is the best?

Many people think that myopia (short-sightedness) is a harmless condition that simply requires wearing glasses or undergoing laser surgery to help with eyesight...

Disturbed sleep, including snoring, is a common problem. However, snoring may be a symptom of a more severe condition, obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA). In OSA, airflow is completely or partially obstructed for a period of time...