Welcome

It is easy to take for granted those things which add quality to our lives such as reading a newspaper, watching television or working at a computer. The eyes which enable us to undertake these everyday pleasures are both delicate and complex, and require regular attention if they are to continue to function correctly.

This website looks at all aspects of the eye and has been written by Mr Ursell, a leading NHS consultant ophthalmologist, to provide accurate and up to date information about:

• The eye and eye diseases

• Cataracts: what they are, how they are formed and removed  

• Short sightedness 

• Other conditions that affect your eyesight and surgical  procedures

Information is for guidance only and is not a substitute for consulting your physician which you should do at the earliest opportunity if your eyes are causing concern. 

If you are finding it difficult to read the pages on this website, simply press and hold down the 'control' key (ctrl) and the '+' key on your keyboard and this will enlarge the page.  To return the page to 100%, press 'ctrl' and '0'.