Health warning issued on 5 conditions that may risk your vision after Elton John's ordeal

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Following Sir Elton John's startling health revelation, experts have sounded the alarm about five eye conditions that could jeopardise your vision.The iconic "Rocket Man" singer broke the news to his fans, disclosing that he now suffers from "limited vision" in one eye and that recovery is an "extremely slow process".Addressing his 4.2 million Instagram followers, the 77 year old legend detailed how he contracted an eye infection during the summer, noting it would "take some time" for his sight to fully return to the "impacted eye".Experts have now highlighted five prevalent eye issues that the public should be vigilant about in light of Sir Elton's struggles, in a report for the Telegraph.Characterised by itchy, red, and inflamed eyes, often with a gritty sensation and pus that adheres to the eyelashes, conjunctivitis is a highly infectious condition, the NHS states.This ailment arises when the blood vessels in the conjunctiva (the transparent membrane over the eye) are infected by either a virus or bacteria.

Symptoms typically get better within two weeks without medical intervention.Nevertheless, there are home remedies you can employ to alleviate discomfort, such as washing your eyelids with clean water.

For safety, the NHS recommends boiling the water first, then letting it cool, before gently cleansing eyelashes.To care for your eyes, you should gently wipe them with a clean cotton wool pad, making sure to use different pads for each eye.A cool flannel held over the eyes can provide relief, or a pharmacist could suggest suitable eye drops or antihistamines.Keratitis an inflammatory condition that affects the clear outer layers of the eyes, called the corneas, which might be triggered by various infections or