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Navigating macular holes: Understanding, treating, and recovering vision

In his latest online article, Mr Craig Goldsmith gives us his insights into macular holes. A macular hole is a small, circular gap that forms at the centre of the retina, leading to symptoms such as blurred and distorted vision, where straight lines or letters may appear wavy or bowed. This condition can affect any age group but most commonly occurs in middle-aged women. Macular holes can also result from factors like severe eye trauma, high myopia, retinal detachment, or prolonged swelling of the central retina.

Clarity unveiled: Navigating cataracts and modern solutions

As we age, our eyes may encounter challenges, and one common vision problem that affects millions worldwide is cataracts. Often referred to as a "clouding" of the lens, cataracts can cast a blurry veil over life's splendour. In his latest online article, Professor Robert MacLaren will delve into the intricacies of cataracts, exploring their causes, symptoms, prevention, and the modern miracles of cataract surgery that can restore the clarity of vision and improve quality of life.

Cataract surgery unveiled

In his latest online article, Mr Dario Inzerillo gives us his insights into cataract and refractive cataract surgery. Cataracts are a common age-related condition where the eye's natural lens becomes cloudy, causing visual impairment. Cataract surgery offers a straightforward solution, utilising advanced and safe techniques to remove the cloudy lens and replace it with an artificial one. However, there is a key difference between the standard procedure performed within the NHS and the privately offered refractive cataract surgery.

Quick-fire questions about cataract surgery

Cataracts affect hundreds of thousands of people in the UK each year. In fact, statistics demonstrate that approximately 330,000 cataract operations are performed each year in England alone. We speak to highly regarded consultant ophthalmologist Mr Sivanandy Nagendran, who answers the most commonly asked questions about the condition.

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