Being diagnosed with glaucoma often raises an immediate and frightening question. You may wonder whether the condition is permanent and if treatment can restore what has already been lost. This uncertainty is completely understandable.  Glaucoma is a chronic eye condition that affects the optic nerve. While treatments are highly effective at slowing or stopping progression, they work in specific ways that are not always clearly explained. Understanding these limits helps set realistic expectations.  In this article, we explain what aspects

You may feel anxious after being told you have glaucoma or are at risk of developing it. You may naturally worry about how quickly vision could be affected, especially knowing that damage cannot be reversed. We recognise that this concern is understandable and common. We explain that glaucoma does not progress at the same speed for everyone. You may experience very slow change over many years, while others see faster progression. We also recognise that the condition can behave differently

Many people find glaucoma difficult to understand because it does not usually cause obvious visual blur at first. You may hear that glaucoma affects vision, yet still see clearly when reading or watching television. This can make the diagnosis confusing or even hard to believe.  Glaucoma affects how visual information reaches the brain rather than how sharply objects appear. Vision loss develops slowly and often begins outside your direct line of sight. Because the brain adapts, changes can go unnoticed for years. 

Glaucoma is often called the “silent thief of sight” because it can develop without obvious symptoms. Many people assume serious eye conditions always cause pain or sudden vision loss. In reality, glaucoma often progresses quietly for years.  Because early symptoms are subtle, they are easy to dismiss or explain away. Changes may feel like normal ageing or temporary eye strain. By the time vision loss is noticed, damage may already be permanent.  In this article, we explain the early signs of glaucoma

Glaucoma is often described as a condition that slowly damages your peripheral vision. While that is true, it does not fully reflect how the condition affects everyday life. Long before clear visual field loss is detected, you may notice that your vision no longer feels comfortable or reliable. These early changes are subtle but meaningful, and they are easy to overlook or dismiss.  If you are living with glaucoma, or being monitored because you are at risk, you may sense that visual

If you have been diagnosed with both cataracts and glaucoma, it is natural to wonder how one condition may affect the other. Cataracts cause clouding of the eye’s natural lens, which reduces vision clarity, while glaucoma focuses on protecting the optic nerve by controlling eye pressure. Understanding how these two conditions interact can help you make confident decisions about your eye health.  Cataract surgery is mainly performed to improve your vision, but it can also influence the pressure inside your eye. In some

Glaucoma is often thought of as a condition that only affects your vision, but it can have wider effects on your daily life. As it progresses, it may quietly influence your balance and how safe you feel when moving around. These changes are not always obvious at first.  Your eyes play an important role in helping you stay balanced and aware of your surroundings. When glaucoma affects your vision, especially at the edges, it can make judging distances and spotting hazards more

You may notice eye floaters much more clearly when you step into bright sunlight or look at a white wall. This sudden increase in visibility can feel alarming, especially if floaters were barely noticeable before. We understand why brighter light can make it seem as though the problem is getting worse. We often reassure you that this change is usually optical rather than pathological. Bright environments increase contrast inside the eye, which makes existing floaters easier to detect. The floaters

Hormones quietly regulate many systems in your body, and your eyes are no exception. They influence tear production, eyelid function, and the stability of the ocular surface. When hormone levels fluctuate, this delicate balance can be disrupted, making your eyes more prone to dryness, irritation, or the feeling of a foreign body.  Many people notice dry eye symptoms around menopause, thyroid disorders, or other hormonal changes, and these experiences are real. Research confirms that hormonal shifts can significantly affect tear film quality

Artificial tears are usually the first thing you try when dry eye symptoms appear. They are easy to buy, simple to use, and marketed as a quick solution to discomfort. In the early stages, you often feel genuine relief, with less dryness, irritation, or grittiness. That initial improvement can make it seem like the problem is under control.  Over time, though, the effect often starts to fade. The burning sensation slowly returns, and your eyes may feel sore again soon after applying the