Eye Facts

It's World Retinoblastoma Awareness Week so we thought we'd take this opportunity to raise awareness about the condition and give you some educational resources in bite-sized amounts. So, what is retinoblastoma, what causes it and what should you if you think your child has it?

Microphthalmia is a condition where one or both eyes are abnormally small and underdeveloped. Due to this, that the affected eye(s) may not function properly, resulting in vision problems. Let's learn more about it!

Persistent Hyperplastic Primary Vitreous (PHPV) is a condition in which the eye does not fully develop during pregnancy. Specifically, the primary vitreous, a structure that supports the lens of the eye, does not disappear as it should and continues to grow. So what causes this condition and how does it affect kids'...

Congenital glaucoma is a rare eye condition that affects roughly 1 in 10,000 children. It is caused by a structural abnormality in the eye that prevents the normal flow of fluid out of the eye, leading to an increase in intraocular pressure. This increased pressure can cause damage to the optic nerve,...

Eye infections are incredibly common in young children and can be caused by a variety of factors such as bacteria, viruses, or even injuries. It is important to know the symptoms of the different kinds of eye infections so that you can halt progression and start treatment as soon as possible.

Congenital Third Nerve Palsy is a rare condition that affects the movement of the eye's muscles and how the eye reacts to light. For kids like Violet, this has a huge impact on their development of healthy eyes as well as their ability to take in and learn from the world around them. Scroll down to...

Did you know that cataracts affect kids too? To celebrate Cataracts Awareness Month, we've put together a run down on what congenital cataracts are, their causes, signs and symptoms, how they affect your child's vision and where you can access support.