EuroEyes Education Panel
Stay informed with expert-led articles on laser eye surgery, ICL implants, cataract solutions,
and personalised vision care from the specialists at EuroEyes UK.
The Growth on the White of Your Eye: Is It Pterygium, Pinguecula or Something Else?
Seeing a mark, bump or yellow patch on the white of the eye can be alarming, especially when it appears suddenly or begins to grow. People often describe it as a pimple on the eyeball, a cyst, a yellow spot or a fleshy wing-shaped patch near the corner of the eye. These symptoms are common, and most are related to pterygium, pinguecula or other benign conjunctival changes. Even so, it is important to understand what they mean and when they should be examined by a specialist.
Iron Deficiency and Your Eyes
Iron plays a vital role in carrying oxygen through the blood to every tissue in the body, including the eyes. When your iron levels drop, your body’s oxygen supply decreases, and the eyes are often among the first areas to show subtle signs.
From pale eyelids to blurry vision or tired, sunken eyes, iron deficiency can affect both how your eyes look and how they function. This guide explains the connection between low iron and eye health, how to recognise the signs, and when it might indicate a deeper medical issue.
Do Blue Light Glasses Really Work?
Blue light glasses have become one of the most popular modern accessories. You see them everywhere: in offices, classrooms, and even among gamers and content creators. They promise relief from headaches, tired eyes, and disrupted sleep caused by screen exposure. But do they actually work?
The average adult now spends more than 10 hours a day looking at digital screens. Every device: phones, tablets, computers, televisions emits blue light, a short wavelength of visible light that carries high energy.
Astigmatism and Lens Rotation: What Every Cataract and Lens Replacement Patient Should Understand
Astigmatism is one of the most common yet misunderstood causes of blurred or distorted vision. For cataract and lens replacement patients, it plays a crucial role in determining visual outcomes after surgery.
Modern toric intraocular lenses (IOLs) are designed to correct astigmatism during cataract or refractive lens exchange (RLE) procedures. However, their success depends on one essential factor: rotational stability.
The Rise of ICL and SMILE in the UK
For decades, patients with high myopia or thin corneas were told that laser vision correction was not an option. Today, that has changed. Two advanced technologies: SMILE and ICL have expanded what’s possible, offering precise and safe solutions for individuals once deemed unsuitable for LASIK.
This white paper explores these techniques in depth, examining how they work, their clinical success rates, and how EuroEyes uses them to restore visual freedom to patients across the UK and Europe.
Eye Twitching: Common Causes, Relief, and When to See a Specialist
A twitching eye is one of those annoying sensations everyone experiences at some point. It feels like your eyelid has a mind of its own, fluttering or pulsing for a few seconds or minutes. Most of the time, eye twitching is completely harmless and short-lived. It can be triggered by tiredness, stress, caffeine, or too much screen time.
However, persistent or severe twitching can sometimes signal an underlying issue, especially if it affects both eyes or occurs alongside other symptoms.
Latest Press
Milestone in Tanzania: EuroEyes Supports the Opening of a New Eye Clinic
Through the vision of Dr Jannik Boberg-Ans and Dr Gøril Boberg-Ans, in partnership with EuroEyes, a modern eye clinic has been established in Tanzania, offering renewed hope for improved access to specialist eye care.
When Eye Surgeons Choose Their Own Clinic
My name is Dr. Jørn Jørgensen. I serve as CEO, Medical Director and practising ophthalmic surgeon at EuroEyes. Over the course of my career, I have had the privilege of performing thousands of vision correction procedures. Yet there is one measure of trust that stands above all others.
It is when members of our own team; including experienced eye surgeons, choose to undergo treatment within our own clinics.
EuroEyes International Meeting 2026! Advancing Vision Care Together
In January 2026, EuroEyes brought together eye care specialists and team members from across Europe for a landmark international meeting in Sønderborg, Denmark. Hosted at the prestigious Hotel Alsik, this was one of the largest gatherings of the EuroEyes family to date, uniting clinicians, surgical experts, business leaders, and innovators from clinics in Germany, England, Denmark and Switzerland for three days of professional exchange and collaboration.
EuroEyes Celebrates a Spectacular Opening in Zurich
EuroEyes marked its official launch in Switzerland with a prestigious opening event at the Widder Hotel in Zurich on 20 November. The evening brought together exciting insights into modern ophthalmology, the unveiling of a world-first innovation in implantable lenses, and compelling real-life testimonials. A major highlight was the presentation of an international award from ZEISS for the highest number of trifocal lens implantations worldwide! A recognition that reinforced EuroEyes’ position as a global leader.
