We are delighted to announce that a multidisciplinary team have won a substantial Research for Patient and Public Benefit (RfPPB) grant from Health and Care Research Wales (HCRW) to investigate the “value” of monitoring chronic (long standing) sight threatening conditions in the community. Over recent years the workload on the hospital eye service in the […]
Posts with the health tag
Celebrating National Picnic Month
Who doesn’t love a good picnic? And, as lockdown restrictions ease and we are greeted with (some) sunnier days, why not venture out to a local beauty spot, pack your favourite treats and get your picnic on. With eye health in mind, here are some of our top picnic picks: Sandwiches: Tuna, mayonnaise and sweetcorn […]
Eye clinic appointments are still going ahead
If you are due an eye injection appointment these are still going ahead as planned at the Austin Friars and Royal Gwent eye clinics, if you, or anyone that you have had direct contact with, are showing symptoms of Covid-19 or you are no longer able to attend the appointment, please get in touch with […]
All about…Diabetic Retinopathy
What is it? Diabetic retinopathy is a complication of diabetes. It is caused by high blood sugar levels damaging the back of the eye (retina). It can cause blindness if left undiagnosed and untreated. How diabetes can affect the eyes The light sensitive cells found in the retina convert light into electric signals. These signals […]
All About Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD)
What is it? Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is a common condition affecting the central part of your vision. It is the leading cause of severe vision loss in adults over 60. It occurs when the small central part of your retina, known as the macula, wears down. It doesn’t cause blindness but it can make […]