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AMD Awareness Month: Understanding and Managing Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is one of the main causes of sight loss in older adults. This February, to mark AMD Awareness Month, we’re sharing some important information about the condition, which affects over 600,000 people in the UK. What is AMD? AMD is an eye disease that…
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Does alcohol affect cataracts?
The primary cause of cataracts is aging, but lifestyle plays an important part, too. The same steps you would take to age well and stay healthy have an impact on many aspect of your health, but also your eyes, including the risk of developing cataract, too. Avoiding smoking…
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The cost-of-living crisis and its impact on eye health
This winter, many of us will be feeling the effects of the cost-of-living crisis. With energy, food, fuel and mortgage costs on the rise, it comes as no surprise that in September 2022, 87% of UK households reported that their cost of living had gone up from the…
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Hallucinations – a common (but surprising!) side effect of vision loss
On 16th November, people from across the UK came together to mark Charles Bonnet Syndrome (CBS) Awareness Day and shine a spotlight on the condition, which is a relatively common symptom of vision loss, but one that’s rarely talked about. Up to 50% of people with severe vision loss…
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Top tips for looking after your eyes
Here are our top eye health tips to make sure your eyes stay in excellent condition all year round: Visit your optician for an eye test every two years – eye tests are a great way of determining whether you need glasses or not, establishing the overall health…
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What does vision look like with cataracts?
If you or a loved one are concerned about developing cataracts then it’s natural to have a few questions about them. Despite how common they are among the elderly, cataracts continue to be a mystery for a lot of people. So, why do cataracts happen? Can they be…
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Cheshire resident ‘beyond grateful’ to cataract surgeon who restored her sight – and made vital tumour referral
A retiree from Cheshire is paying tribute to a Newcastle-Under-Lyme ophthalmic surgeon, who spotted mystery lumps on her eyes and took immediate action to help secure a diagnosis. Marion Taylor, aged 79, is now embarking upon treatment for the growth, after a biopsy at Leighton Hospital. The former…
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What are the 3 types of cataracts?
Cataracts are a highly common condition and occur naturally. In spite of this, you might not know exactly what they are and how they affect the eye. Read on if you want to know: What are cataracts and why do they appear? What are the symptoms of cataracts?…
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What happens if there are complications during my cataract surgery?
A lot of our patients are nervous about having cataract surgery. It’s not uncommon for them to put it off for as long as possible, even if cataracts are affecting their ability to do the things they love, because they’re worried about what’s involved, or what happens if…
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Technology and the impact it has on our eyes
It’s hard for a day to pass without the use of an electronic device. Whether it’s a computer, mobile or tablet, we’ve never been more reliant on technology and whilst these devices are seen as vital to modern living, there have been many reports of the negative impacts…
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Medications that can affect your eyesight: Hydroxychloroquine/Plaquenil
Hydroxychloroquine (also known by the brand name Plaquenil) is a medication used to treat auto-immune conditions, including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and some inflammatory skin conditions. The medication has been licensed for use by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) because…
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Driving after being diagnosed with cataracts
We know how important driving is to our patients. During a recent survey of over 1,200 patients who had cataract surgery at SpaMedica: 80% of patients had driven for over 40 years 96% said driving was important to their independence and quality of life 88% drive at least…
