July marks Dry Eye Awareness Month 2026, an opportunity to highlight a condition that affects millions of people yet is often overlooked. Many people assume occasional irritation or watery eyes are simply part of ageing or spending too much time looking at screens. However, persistent symptoms may indicate dry eye disease, a common condition that…
If you’re living in the Republic of Ireland and have been told you need cataract surgery, long waiting lists can be frustrating. Fortunately, the cross border directive, now known as the Northern Ireland Planned Healthcare Scheme (NIPHS), offers eligible public patients another option. Through the cross border directive, eligible patients can travel to Northern Ireland…
For many people, glasses and contact lenses are simply part of everyday life. They help you see clearly at work, while driving, exercising, travelling and spending time with family and friends. But for others, relying on glasses or contact lenses can become a daily interruption. Freedom from glasses can mean different things to different people.…
If you are considering LASIK, Belfast patients have access to an established form of laser eye surgery designed to correct common refractive errors and reduce dependence on glasses and contact lenses. At Cathedral Eye Clinic, LASIK is provided by experienced, locally based consultant ophthalmic surgeons using advanced technology and a detailed suitability assessment. The procedure…
