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What It Really Means to Love Your Eyes This World Sight Day

October, 2026

We often say that we value our sight, but how often do we think about our eye health when our vision appears perfectly normal? This World Sight Day, the global Love Your Eyes campaign is encouraging people to make their eye health a priority. For Consultant Ophthalmic Surgeon Gurjeet Jutley, who specialises in glaucoma and cataract care, there is an important message behind that call. Looking after your eyes should not begin only when your...

Protecting Your Vision from Sporting Eye Injuries

September, 2026

Sport plays an important role in keeping us active and healthy, but injuries can happen at every level – from weekend football and a game of squash to competitive cricket, rugby and contact sports. While we commonly associate sporting injuries with muscles, joints and bones, the eyes can also be vulnerable. A ball travelling at speed, an accidental finger or elbow, a racquet, or a collision with another player can cause an eye injury in a...

Intraocular Lens Exchange and Repositioning

September, 2026

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How Low Autumn Sunlight Can Affect Your Vision

September, 2026

As summer gives way to autumn, many of us notice the change in light before we notice the change in temperature. The days gradually become shorter and the sun sits lower in the sky, particularly during the morning and late afternoon. For some people, this simply means reaching for their sunglasses more often. For others, however, the lower autumn sun can expose changes in the quality of their vision that may previously have gone...

How Hot Weather Can Affect Your Eye Health

June, 2026

After experiencing one of the hottest spells of weather ever recorded in June, many people across the UK have welcomed the recent drop in temperatures. Last week saw new June temperature records broken on three consecutive days, with highs reaching 37.3°C in parts of England. Whilst this week has brought cooler conditions and some much-needed rain, forecasters suggest that another period of hot weather could return as we move into early...

Summer Eye Care Is Essential for Maintaining Healthy Vision

April, 2026

As summer approaches in the UK, many of us look forward to longer days, warmer weather, and time spent outdoors or travelling abroad. While we are often mindful of protecting our skin from the sun, eye health is frequently overlooked. However, increased exposure to sunlight, heat, and environmental factors during summer can pose significant risks to your vision. As a Consultant Ophthalmologist specialising in cataract and glaucoma, Gurjeet Jutley...

Why the Start of the Year Is the Ideal Time to Check Your Eye Health

January, 2026

As a new year begins, many of us take time to reflect on our health and make positive changes for the months ahead. We reassess routines, book overdue appointments, and commit to looking after ourselves better. Yet one important aspect of health is often overlooked: our eyes. Vision changes tend to occur gradually, which means problems can easily go unnoticed. The start of the year offers a valuable opportunity to be proactive, making it an ideal...

Diabetic Retinopathy - What You Need to Know

November, 2025

Diabetic retinopathy is one of the most significant and potentially sight-threatening complications of diabetes. It develops gradually when high blood sugar levels begin to damage the tiny blood vessels supplying the retina — the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. In its early stages, the condition may cause no symptoms at all, making it easy to overlook. However, as it progresses, diabetic retinopathy can lead to severe visual...

The Connection Between Sleep and eye health.

October, 2025

In our busy, modern lives, sleep is often sacrificed for work, socialising, or simply catching up on daily tasks. While a night of poor rest may seem harmless, ongoing sleep deprivation can have significant consequences not just for your overall wellbeing, but for your eye health too. As an ophthalmic consultant, Gurjeet Jutley often sees patients experiencing eye discomfort, dryness, or visual fatigue many of which can be linked to poor sleep...

Protect Your Eyes from the Sun with Expert Eye Health Tips

May, 2025

The UK is currently experiencing one of its hottest and brightest starts to May on record, with temperatures soaring above 29°C and long stretches of clear skies and sunshine. While it's a welcome change for many, the increased sun exposure also means it's time to think seriously about how to protect your eyes from the sun. Gurjeet Jutley, ophthalmologist based in oxford shares advice on how we can enjoy the sunshine safely without compromising eye...

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