Eyesight problems include any issues you have with your vision, such as blurred vision, a lazy eye or crossed eyes. They also include conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma.

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Low vision explained

Glaucoma

Squint

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Short-sightedness 

Floaters

Long-sightedness

Double vision

A red eye is usually nothing to worry about and should improve on its own, but sometimes it can be more serious and you'll need to get medical help. Eye redness can be caused by many things, including a burst blood vessel, conjunctivitis, eyelid problems or a condition called blepharitis. 


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