Home > Medical > Eye Health > About eye About eye All sections in Eye » About Eye » Contact Lenses » Eye Disorders » Eye Function » Eyestrain » FAQs » Health Tips » Infections » Laser Surgery » Living with Eye Problems » Multimedia » Eye News » Pain and Discomfort » Real-life Story » Squint (Strabismus) » Vision Problems » Growing Older What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a visual impairment that can result in blurry or distorted vision at all distances. Why regular eye tests are important It may surprise you to learn that you could be saved from serious illness by having your eyes tested more often. Eye graphics Ever wondered how a retinal tear gets repaired? Or how pupil dilation works? Check out these graphics to see exactly how the eye works. A journey through the human eye: how we see Eyecare myths you probably believed How animals see the world Have you ever stopped and wondered what version of the world your beloved dog or cat sees the world in? Learn more about the unique ways our animal friends see the world. Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin, transparent membrane that covers the surface of the inner eyelid and the front of the eye. Iritis Iritis is the inflammation of the iris (the ring of coloured tissue surrounding the pupil of the eye). Iritis is the most common form of a family of conditions called uveitis. Macular degeneration Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition in which the macula (the central part of the retina) is damaged, causing gradual loss of central, detailed vision. Ectropion Ectropion is a condition in which the floppy lower eyelid is everted (turned out), thus exposing its inner surface (conjunctiva). Colour blindness The term colour blindness is actually misleading, as it commonly refers to a condition where people are unable to distinguish between different shades of colour. Uveitis Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, one of the layers enclosing the eyeball. Uveitis has many different causes, including infection, autoimmune disease and trauma. load more articles advertisement From our sponsors Hill's Science Plan Canine Mini range What is Diabetic Neuropathy? There are more than 200 different viruses which can cause a cold A clinically proven skin care range is now available
What is astigmatism? Astigmatism is a visual impairment that can result in blurry or distorted vision at all distances.
Why regular eye tests are important It may surprise you to learn that you could be saved from serious illness by having your eyes tested more often.
Eye graphics Ever wondered how a retinal tear gets repaired? Or how pupil dilation works? Check out these graphics to see exactly how the eye works.
How animals see the world Have you ever stopped and wondered what version of the world your beloved dog or cat sees the world in? Learn more about the unique ways our animal friends see the world.
Conjunctivitis (pink eye) Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva, which is a thin, transparent membrane that covers the surface of the inner eyelid and the front of the eye.
Iritis Iritis is the inflammation of the iris (the ring of coloured tissue surrounding the pupil of the eye). Iritis is the most common form of a family of conditions called uveitis.
Macular degeneration Macular degeneration is a progressive eye condition in which the macula (the central part of the retina) is damaged, causing gradual loss of central, detailed vision.
Ectropion Ectropion is a condition in which the floppy lower eyelid is everted (turned out), thus exposing its inner surface (conjunctiva).
Colour blindness The term colour blindness is actually misleading, as it commonly refers to a condition where people are unable to distinguish between different shades of colour.
Uveitis Uveitis is inflammation of the uvea, one of the layers enclosing the eyeball. Uveitis has many different causes, including infection, autoimmune disease and trauma.