What is diabetes and how does it affect my eyes?

What is diabetes and how does it affect my eyes?

by | May 16, 2022 | Education

‌Diabetes is a lifelong condition that causes the blood sugar levels in our body to become too high. Sugar levels in our body are controlled by a chemical called insulin, which is made by the pancreas. In some people, the pancreas does not work properly and this causes the sugar levels to rise. The raised sugar levels can affect the body in many ways and may cause damage to our eyes.

National Eye Health Week

National Eye Health Week

by | Sep 23, 2022 | Education

National Eye Health Week This week is National Eye Health Week. Here at Sussex Premier Health we are helping to raise awareness of why it is so important to get your eyes tested regularly. #NationalEyeHealthWeek has a different focus each year, which aims to provide...
Cataracts and how do they affect my vision

Cataracts and how do they affect my vision

by | Aug 30, 2022 | Education

Cataract is a common condition that causes the lens inside our eye to become cloudy.
The lens is a clear disc that sits in the front section of our eye and helps us see clearly. As this lens becomes cloudy over time, it can cause problems with your vision.

Hypertension and The Eye

Hypertension and The Eye

by | Jun 13, 2022 | Education

Hypertension and The Eye What is hypertension? Hypertension is the medical term for high blood pressure. This is a common condition where the pressure inside the blood vessels (arteries) around our body is higher than normal. This means the arteries are under more...
Retinal Vein Occlusion

Retinal Vein Occlusion

by | Jun 7, 2022 | Education

Background The retina is the inner layer of the eye that helps us see. The retina contains many blood vessels called retinal arteries and retinal veins; arteries supply oxygen to the retina and veins drain blood and waste products out of the retina. They are both very...