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Every week, the Bedford Eye Care Centre posts topics of interest, including eye and general health news as well as news about our office. Feel free to comment on any of the blog posts or ask us a question at information@bedfordeyecarecentre.ca ... we are more than happy to answer!
FAQ: Eye conditions
Questions about various eye diseases and conditions.What is macular degeneration?
Eye Conditions: Age Related Macular Degeneration Age related macular degeneration or ARMD...
How can diabetes affect my eyes?
Eye Conditions: Diabetes and the Eyes Diabetes, a disease that prevents your body from ma...
What is blepharitis?
Eye Conditions: Blepharitis If your eyelid rims are red and irritated, if they burn and i...
What is glaucoma?
Eye Conditions: Glaucoma The scary thing about glaucoma is that it can be so insidious, s...
What are cataracts?
Eye Conditions: Cataracts While a comprehensive eye examination by an eye care practition...
What is seasonal allergic conjunctivitis?
Eye Conditions: Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis The most common type of ocular allergies...
What is conjunctivitis?
Eye Conditions: Conjunctivitis Red, watery eyes, inflamed inner lids, blurred vision and ...
What is dry eye and how is it treated?
Eye Conditions: Dry Eye If your eyes sting, itch or burn, you may be experiencing the com...
What are styes?
Eye Conditions: Styes A small area of redness and pain on the margin of your eyelid may i...
What are spots and floaters?
Eye Conditions: Spots & Floaters Do you occasionally see specks or threadlike strands...
What is keratoconus?
Eye Conditions: Keratoconus Poor vision that cannot be corrected fully with glasses may i...
What is double vision?
Eye Conditions: Double Vision If you see two of whatever you are looking at simultaneousl...
What is presbyopia?
Eye Conditions: Presbyopia Hold the book up close and the words appear blurred. Push the ...
What is nearsightedness?
Eye Conditions: Nearsightedness If you can see objects nearby with no problem, but readin...
What is far-sightedness?
Eye Conditions: Farsightedness If you can see objects at a distance clearly but have trou...
What is astigmatism?
Eye Conditions: Astigmatism If you experience a distortion or blurring of images at all d...
