When you hear the word cataract, you may immediately think of ageing adults. However, cataracts can also be present at birth or develop during early childhood. These are known as congenital cataracts, and they require timely attention. In a developing child, vision is not just about clarity. It is about brain development and visual pathway formation. If a cataract blocks clear images from reaching the retina, visual development can be disrupted. In this guide, you will learn the early signs

If you have been diagnosed with glaucoma and experience headaches, you may naturally wonder whether the two are related. It is a common concern, especially if you have read that glaucoma involves raised eye pressure. However, the relationship between glaucoma and headaches is not always straightforward. Most chronic forms of glaucoma are painless. You can have significantly raised eye pressure without feeling discomfort at all. This often surprises people, particularly those who associate pressure with pain. In this article, we

Steroid medications are widely used to treat inflammation. You may have been prescribed steroid tablets for asthma, creams for eczema, joint injections for arthritis, or eye drops after surgery. While these medications are often highly effective, they can sometimes affect eye pressure. One of the lesser-known side effects of steroid use is increased intraocular pressure. In certain individuals, this pressure rise can lead to steroid-induced glaucoma. Understanding how this happens allows you to use steroids safely and recognise warning signs

Hearing that your eye pressure is higher than normal can feel alarming. I still remember a patient asking me, “Does this mean I’ll get glaucoma?” It’s a common concern, and it’s understandable to feel anxious when faced with this diagnosis. Knowing what ocular hypertension really means can help put your mind at ease. Ocular hypertension refers to consistently elevated intraocular pressure, which is the fluid pressure inside your eyes. While higher pressure can increase the risk of optic nerve damage,

If you’ve noticed your baby’s eyes constantly filling with tears, it’s natural to wonder whether it’s just a passing phase or something that needs medical attention. Tears that appear frequently, even when your baby isn’t crying, can be worrying. Many parents find themselves asking whether this is normal development or a sign of an underlying issue, and it’s understandable to want clarity. In my own experience, seeing a child with persistent watery eyes immediately raises questions: Is this a harmless

If you have recently been told you have glaucoma, it is completely natural to ask whether it can be reversed. This question often feels urgent and deeply personal. Your eyesight is closely tied to your independence and quality of life. The fear of losing it can be unsettling and emotional. I want to answer you honestly and clearly. Damage caused by glaucoma cannot be reversed because it involves permanent injury to the optic nerve. Once vision has been lost, current

If you have observed more children wearing glasses compared with previous generations, your impression is accurate. Rates of childhood myopia are increasing worldwide. This rise has drawn attention from clinicians and public health specialists alike. We recognise it as a growing global concern. Myopia develops when the eye elongates excessively from front to back. Light rays then focus in front of the retina rather than directly upon it. You experience blurred distance vision while near tasks remain relatively clear. We

Children seldom report that their vision is unclear. You may not receive direct complaints because blurred sight feels normal to them. Without a comparison point, they assume their visual experience is typical. We understand how easily this can delay recognition. Refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism are frequently seen in childhood. You may observe subtle academic or behavioural changes before any obvious signs of difficulty. Uncorrected vision can influence confidence and engagement. We assess early indicators carefully. Small

If you have observed your child blinking much more frequently than usual, it is natural to feel concerned. Blinking normally protects the eye, yet noticeable repetition can appear alarming. Many parents fear an underlying problem when the movement seems exaggerated. We reassure you that this pattern is common and often short-lived. Frequent blinking is frequently linked to mild surface irritation or the development of a habit. You may also find that dryness, allergies, or uncorrected vision contribute to the behaviour.

If you’re researching LASIK, you’ll quickly realise that not all procedures are the same. Terms like standard LASIK, wavefront-guided, and topography-guided can feel overwhelming, especially when they’re not clearly explained. Understanding what these labels actually mean helps you make a more informed and confident decision. At its core, LASIK reshapes your cornea to correct refractive errors such as short-sightedness, long-sightedness, and astigmatism. The key difference lies in how much personalisation is involved. More advanced technologies use detailed mapping of your