If you’ve noticed changes in your eyes, explore the information below on common vision and eye conditions. Learn about symptoms and treatments so you can recognize the signs, take the right steps, and know when it’s time to seek help.
There are some eye problems that you shouldn't ignore. Book an eye test with our expert clinicians today.
- Blurry/cloudy vision
- Sudden onset blurred vision
- Reduced vision
- Eye twitching
- Floaters/black dots in vision
- Something is in your eye / gritty eyes
- Itchy eyes
- Bloodshot eye / red eye
- Headaches
- Swollen/puffy eyelid
- Scratched eye
- Sore/red-eye
- Flashing lights with or without floaters
Common eye problems
Dry eyes
Dry eye is when your eyes don’t make enough tears, or the tears don’t work well, leaving them feeling scratchy, tired, or irritated
Red eyes
Red eyes occur when the blood vessels on the surface of the eye become enlarged or irritated, making the eye look red
Long and short-sightedness
Long-sightedness (hyperopia) makes close objects blurry, while short-sightedness (myopia) makes distant objects blurry
Flashes and floaters
Flashing lights, or photopsia, are when you see quick sparks, arcs, or flashes of light in your vision that others can’t see
Myopia
Myopia, or short-sightedness, is when you can see nearby objects clearly but distant objects appear blurry
Itchy eyes
Itchy eyes are a tickling or irritating sensation that makes you want to rub them, often from allergies or dryness
Eye symptoms and conditions
Astigmatism
Astigmatism is a common vision condition where the cornea or lens has an irregular shape, causing blurred or distorted vision
Blephartis
Blepharitis is a common eye condition where the eyelid edges become inflamed, leading to redness, irritation, and crusting
Blurred vision
Blurred vision is when objects appear out of focus, hazy, or indistinct, making it difficult to see details clearly
Cataracts
Cataracts are a clouding of the eye’s natural lens that leads to blurred vision and difficulty seeing clearly
Conjunctivitis
Conjunctivitis, or “pink eye,” is when the eye’s thin layer (conjunctiva) gets irritated or infected, causing redness, itching, or watering
Glaucoma
Glaucoma is an eye condition where fluid buildup increases pressure, damaging the optic nerve that connects your eye to your brain
Macular degeneration
Macular degeneration blurs central vision, making it hard to see details or read, while side vision remains clear
Presbyopia
Presbyopia is an age-related condition where the eye’s lens becomes less flexible, making it harder to focus on close objects
