Thyroid eye disease occurs in people with thyroid disease and is characterised by inflammation, swelling and eventual scarring.
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Eyelids
Find out more about eyelid problems, including entropion and ectropion, which are quite common in older people.
Floaters: tiny particles in the eye
Floaters are tiny clumps of debris suspended in the eyeball. They cause visual disturbances, such as specks or tiny threads that float across your vision.
Causes of unilateral vision loss are mostly preventable
Vision loss in one eye can have huge consequences for a person’s health and quality of life – yet this research shows simple interventions can stop much of that visual impairment.
Glaucoma: what is it?
Glaucoma is the name given to a group of eye diseases in which the optic nerve at the back of the eye is slowly destroyed.
Symptoms and causes of Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the eye's conjunctiva and may be contagious. Treatment depends on the cause.
Sore eyes
Conjunctivitis is the most common cause of sore eyes. Find out about conjunctivitis and symptoms that indicate a more serious eye problem.
Eye anatomy
View this anatomical diagram of the eye, showing the eye structure, including the pupil, iris, cornea, retina and optic nerve.
Red eye
Red eye is the term used when irritation or infection causes the eye to be red, itchy, watery and feel gritty. It's sometimes known as a 'bloodshot eye'.
Contact allergy of the eyes
Common causes of contact allergy of the eye or eyelids include cosmetics, eye drops, contact lens solutions and contact with certain plants.
