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Eye Conditions

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Understanding Common Eye Conditions

Understanding common eye conditions can help you recognise early signs and know when to seek advice.

Below is a guide to some of the most common conditions, including symptoms to look out for and when to get checked.

Dry eye icon showing irritated eye with tear drop

Dry Eye

A common condition where the eyes become dry, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Symptoms:
  • Gritty or itchy feeling
  • Redness or watering
  • Blurred vision
When to seek advice:
If symptoms persist or affect daily comfort

Learn more on the NHS website →
Conjunctivitis icon showing a watery eye with tears

Conjunctivitis

A common condition where the eyes become dry, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Symptoms:
  • Gritty or itchy feeling
  • Redness or watering
  • Blurred vision
When to seek advice:
If symptoms persist or affect daily comfort

Learn more on the NHS website →
Bloodshot eye icon showing visible blood vessels

Glaucoma

A common condition where the eyes become dry, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Symptoms:
  • Gritty or itchy feeling
  • Redness or watering
  • Blurred vision
When to seek advice:
If symptoms persist or affect daily comfort

Learn more on the NHS website →
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) icon showing affected eye

AMD (Age-related Macular Degeneration)

A common condition where the eyes become dry, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Symptoms:
  • Gritty or itchy feeling
  • Redness or watering
  • Blurred vision
When to seek advice:
If symptoms persist or affect daily comfort

Learn more on the NHS website →
Blurred vision icon showing distorted eye outline

Cataracts

A common condition where the eyes become dry, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Symptoms:
  • Gritty or itchy feeling
  • Redness or watering
  • Blurred vision
When to seek advice:
If symptoms persist or affect daily comfort

Learn more on the NHS website →
Eye floaters icon showing spots in field of vision

Floaters

A common condition where the eyes become dry, irritated, or uncomfortable.

Symptoms:
  • Gritty or itchy feeling
  • Redness or watering
  • Blurred vision
When to seek advice:
If symptoms persist or affect daily comfort

Learn more on the NHS website →
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